Affresh Garbage Disposal Cleaner,| Removes Odor Causing Residues, U.S. EPA Safer Choice Certified
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'These were offered at a discount with my purchase of the Affresh for washing machines, so I figured I’d try them. Initially, I was a bit disappointed the first time I tried them- It just seemed like a bunch of suds appeared, and, as quickly as the suds came, they were gone. Meh...\nHowever, the next time I used these I decided I would barely utilize the water flow- WOW! What a difference! So now, using the smallest amount of water flow (before it is just dripping a lot at once- it was even less than a flow the “width of a pencil”, as the instructions stated) the sudsy foam filled the disposal. Then the foamy action was also in the main sink of our double sink, and it was actually rising up into that! That’s A LOT of sudsy power! LOL So, at that point I decided to turn off the stream of water and the suds just whirl around in the disposal retaining their sudsy thick consistency (whipped cream-like?). I let this run until I no longer thought it looked cool watching it swirl around without actually going anywhere! (LOL, about 45s-1min). I then turned on the water flow really low again (but not as low as when it created all the suds) and the suds quickly washed down the drain! The inside of the disposal is left nicely cleaned out- there were no bits of anything stuck in any of the disposal’s ‘teeth’. The smell is orange-like and fresh, albeit not very long (but that makes sense since I had just cleaned and rinsed it out!).\nI use the tabs infrequently, primarily due to the cost per tablet, but also just based on when I think the dispodal is in need of one, or when I remember that it’s been weeks (or months) since the last time I used one!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This stuff is amazing. My disposal has smelled awful for the past 6 months and I tried everything-vinaigrette baking soda, lemons, bleach and ice cubes. I’d get rid of the smell and a day later it would be back. I used one pac of afresh and so far the smell hasn’t returned. I’m thrilled, because that smell was awful.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I purchased these to use in our Garbage Disposal unit in the sink. We've tried many things to clean/deodorize the darn thing. I even replaced the thing when it began to leak water. It was an easy swap, we tried to follow the directions on keeping the odor down, but that eventually failed. We tried other pellets, oranges, orange pealings, and other means of keeping the odors down, but they were temporary.\nI used this, and it's a little more labor intensive, DARN LITTLE, and it's appears to have done the job. HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE!"}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This works great in my disposal! I was skeptical at first,but when I dropped it down the drain and watched the cleaning foam\nCome up,rinsed the foam out and got that wonderful citrus smell,I was hooked. I think the pricing is very fair and it does a good\nJob. I have used two tablets so far at four week intervals. So for our family,about once a month.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-3 review-rating', 'review_body': 'The cleaner is easy to use, as others have pointed out only a thin stream of water should be used. The disposal looks clean and smells nice so I guess the tablets did their job.\n\nMy complaint is the wasteful packaging. I’ve uploaded a picture to show how empty the box is. It’s not that I feel duped but that packaging like this is a waste of material and energy. A dozen tablets could fit in the box.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Nice basic item.\n\nSure, I can use vinegar or whatever, but this is a real convenience to clean the disposal. I really like the fact that the simply goes into the disposal and bubbles up and foams. I certainly felt that this killed those smells and yuck that goes into the disposal that you only figure out if you drop something into the disposal!\n\nDrop it in and rinse after a half a minute.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This is the only product that works best but, you have to use it consistently! I used it every two weeks. Even with a new disposal, I battled sewer flies. This product turns into a foam which get’s into all under tge sink plumbing. You can actually see the sewer flies trapped in the foam. After 2 uses, and consistently using, no more flies nor gnat problems. No odors! Just a clean sink. For me, I use after dinner, cleaning my sink, I run the dishwasher for 5 minutes then stop; then use the disposal cleaner. Once completed, start the dishwasher.\n\nI highly recommend all products, the diswasher and washing machine as well.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-4 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I was initially hesitant to buy these because I thought they’d just foam a bit and wash down the drain, all show and no effect. However, after usIng them I changed my mind. While these will not provide a super high strength, permanent cleansing, they will help maintain a cleaner and overall better smelling garbage disposal and sink drain. I use them about once a month, but I suppose that could be more or less depending on how often the disposal is used and what things are run through it. I’ve not really compared prices with other brands, but these seem reasonably inexpensive to me.\n\nWhen following the instructions, I would suggest using the smallest trickle of hot water possible to longer maintain the foaming action of the tablet.\n\nBe forewarned, once the foam starts to work and rise up, you’ll likely see it turn black and smell like the bowels of Hell’s sewer system! In my case the smell went away immediately after I rinsed the foam down the drain after it’s work was done. I live in an apartment, so the smell and appearance of the foam may have been worse since I doubt it’s been cleaned very much in the past.\n\nI’m happy with my purchase, will buy it again, and recommend it to people who expect realistic results from the tablet. It won’t make your disposal just like new, but in my opinion is a great way to maintain it and help better control the evil that is known as the dreaded disposal odor!!!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2017', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This is the first time I've used this product. WOW, the inside of the garbage disposal looks brand new (10 years old). I just bought this house and wanted everything clean. I'm sure this is the first time since the house was built that the garbage disposal was ever cleaned."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2022', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "In the past, I wasn't able to walk past my disposal without smelling a terrible odor. I dumped in LOTS of baking soda and white vinegar periodically, but nothing changed. I used one tablet of this product after reading recommendations for it in Buzz Feed suggestions. So glad I did! ---the disposal still smells fresh. Even if I had to use 1 tablet a week (about $1) I would. I did follow suggestions in the reviews to scrub the flaps of the disposal with a toothbrush, too. The foaming tablet reaches the bottom of that, and also foams out of the drain of the other sink. Only time will tell, but I am very pleased so far."}]