Common Questions About Garbage Disposal Cleaning

If it smells, runs slow, makes noise, or has not been cleaned in a long time, it probably needs cleaning. Most people ignore theirs until it stops working right.

No. We clean disposals, we do not install new ones. If the disposal is not a candidate for cleaning, we tell you and recommend a replacement. A handyman or plumber does that.

About 20 to 40 minutes per disposal, depending on condition. We inspect, clean the splash guard, clear the chamber, flush with cleaning solution, test run, and give you a report.

Depends on use and what goes down the disposal. Most customers get six to twelve months between cleans. A bio-enzyme treatment can extend that.

Residential units only unless we explicitly agree beforehand. Large restaurant disposals and industrial grinders are out of scope.

Yes. We clean disposals between guests. Tell us the address and the turnover schedule when you book.

No satisfaction guarantee. If we complete the clean as described, the quoted price is due. If the disposal is not a candidate for cleaning when we inspect it, you pay nothing for the clean.

An inspection-only visit is $25. If you proceed with the clean at the same visit, the inspection fee is waived and applied to the clean price. If the disposal is not a candidate, you pay the $25 inspection fee and nothing for the clean.

A leak can damage the cabinet below. Tell us about it when you call and we will prioritize the appointment. We include a leak check in our inspection.

That is usually a jam. Running a jammed disposal can burn out the motor. Tell us about it when you call and we will offer the soonest available appointment.

The first 10 minutes of driving each way are free. Past that, travel is $1.50 per minute of round-trip drive time during the day, and $2.00 per minute after hours. Rounded to the nearest $5.

8 am to 5 pm weekdays. Weekends are after-hours.