# DIY Garbage Disposal Refreshers These Homemade Refreshers Help Get Rid of Foul Odors By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-garbage-disposal References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Homemade-Garbage-Disposal-Refreshers-27889472) & [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Homemade-Garbage-Disposal-Refreshers-27889472) Garbage disposal spaces can reek, so why not make these DIY garbage disposal refreshers to fix the problem and make sure your garbage disposal is as fresh as possible. These little refreshers make for heavy-duty cleaners but are surprisingly easy to make. They even look cute in a jar. To make these DIY garbage disposal refreshers, add baking soda and salt to a mixing bowl and stir. Then grate lemon peel into the mixture and add [liquid dish soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamoosh-dishwasher-cleaner). Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture and stir until the mixture takes on the consistency of coarse sand. Then cover a baking tray with parchment paper and mold rounds of the mixture using a rounded teaspoon. Allow to dry overnight. It really is as simple as that! Next time your [sink or garbage can smells funky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zep-freshen), just chuck one of these in and you're good to go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Garbage Disposal Refreshers:** Create your own homemade garbage disposal refreshers to eliminate foul odors and keep your disposal fresh. - **Heavy-duty Cleaners:** Explore the market for heavy-duty cleaning products, such as DIY garbage disposal refreshers, that offer effective cleaning solutions. - **Easy-to-make Cleaning Solutions:** Develop innovative cleaning products that are not only effective but also easy for consumers to create at home, like these DIY garbage disposal refreshers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cleaning Products:** Introduce DIY cleaning products, such as homemade garbage disposal refreshers, into the cleaning products industry to provide more sustainable and cost-effective solutions. - **Homemade Cleaning Solutions:** Tap into the market for homemade cleaning solutions by creating innovative products like these DIY garbage disposal refreshers. - **Kitchen and Appliance Maintenance:** Explore opportunities in the kitchen and appliance maintenance industry by offering unique and effective products for garbage disposal cleaning, such as DIY garbage disposal refreshers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-guy-fridge-deodorizer.md) - [Potent Toilet Freshening Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoflora-limitless-scents-rim-blocks.md) - [Cow-Themed Fridge Deodorizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joie-moo-moo-fresh.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md) - [All-Purpose Home Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mix-it-yourself-cleaning.md) - [Odor Removal Laundry Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropps-odor-eraser.md) - [Toilet Bowl Cleaner Sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-bowl-cleaner-sheets.md) - [Specialized Appliance Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appliance-cleaners.md) - [Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-athome-refill-station.md)