If you’ve ever wondered How to Keep Your Sink Stink-Free, look no further because this is it! This hack is so simple and easy, and takes just a few seconds of prep to ensure a stink-free sink. Plus, it only requires two ingredients – lemons and white vinegar – which means this is perfect for throwing together in a pinch!
Friends, if there’s one thing that I love just as much as sharing easy, healthy recipes with you, it’s sharing kitchen hacks. Why? Well, for starters, I fully believe in finding ways to save time, energy, and money, so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with the people that you love. But second, there are so many easy tips to elevate your kitchen that we weren’t taught, growing up. So, hi! I am here to teach you all of the kitchen hacks that your mom didn’t teach you. Whether that’s my hack for keeping berries fresh for two weeks or how to repurpose wilted herbs, I’ve got your with the best kitchen hacks that will change your life!
What You Need for This Simple Sink Hack
You’ll only need two ingredients (plus, an ice cube tray) in order to keep your sink perfectly stink-free!
- 🍋 Lemon Peels: This hack is the perfect way to use your leftover lemon peels! Simply save your lemon peel scraps by placing them into a ziplock bag, in the fridge, until you’re ready to use them. It’s that easy!
- 🧊 White Vinegar: White vinegar has been a not-so-secret natural alternative to house cleaner for years, which means that it’s perfect for keeping your garbage disposal nice and clean!
How This Hack Works
To prepare the simple kitchen hack, start by chopping the lemon peels into small pieces. You want to ensure that they’re small enough to fit into the ice cube tray! Next, divide the peels evenly amongst the cavities of the ice cube tray.
Finally, fill each cavity with the white vinegar, until the lemon peels are completely submerged in the vinegar. Transfer the ice cube tray to the freezer. Once the ice cubes are frozen, pour 3-4 of them into the sink with the garbage disposal running, and prepare for a fresh-scented sink!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! The white vinegar helps break down grease and grime buildup on the garbage disposal blades, while the lemon adds a light and refreshing scent. It’s the best combo!
For optimal results, I recommend tossing 3-4 of these cubes into the running garbage disposal about once a week.
Yes! This is a great way to reduce your food waste. Orange or lime peels also work well, and you can also combine different types of citrus peels, if you want. As I always say, use what you have!
White vinegar is incredible for cleaning, so I highly recommend grabbing some, for this hack.
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** Photography by Tanya Pilgrim
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 Whole Leftover Lemon Peels, cut into small pieces
- ½ Cup White Vinegar
Instructions
- To prepare the simple kitchen hack, start by chopping the lemon peels into small pieces. You want to ensure that they're small enough to fit into the ice cube tray!
- Next, divide the peels evenly amongst the cavities of the ice cube tray.
- Finally, fill each cavity with the white vinegar, until the lemon peels are completely submerged in the vinegar.
- Transfer the ice cube tray to the freezer. Once the ice cubes are frozen, pour 3-4 of them into the sink with the garbage disposal running, and prepare for a fresh-scented sink!
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