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Fast dissolving pods safe for use in garbage disposals.
Food residue, grease, and everyday buildup can leave your garbage disposal smelling less than fresh, no matter how often you run it. CLR Garbage Disposal Cleaner Pods cut through that build up with a powerful foaming action that cleans from the inside out, leaving your disposal and sink fresh and ready to use. Fast dissolving, safe for all disposals, and EPA Safer Choice certified.
And for full drain maintenance, use monthly a drain clog preventer to help breaking down grease, oils, and buildup in all your pipes and drains.
Food residue, grease, and everyday buildup can leave your garbage disposal smelling less than fresh, no matter how often you run it. CLR Garbage Disposal Cleaner Pods cut through that build up with a powerful foaming action that cleans from the inside out, leaving your disposal and sink fresh and ready to use. Fast dissolving, safe for all disposals, and EPA Safer Choice certified.
And for full drain maintenance, use monthly a drain clog preventer to help break down grease, oils, and buildup in all your pipes and drains.
Disinfectant: CAS #144-55-8. Sodium Bicarbonate is the technical name for baking soda. It is an inorganic salt that is a mild disinfectant and effective fungicide. It is used in toothpaste as an abrasive and in cleaners as a replacement for water softener, with the benefit of removing odors. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
pH Adjuster, Cleaning Agent and Preservative: CAS #77-92-9. Citric acid is a weak acid that is widely found in both plants and animals. It is a natural ingredient that is common in citrus fruits. It is often used as a pH adjuster, water softener, cleaning agent and preservative. Â As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
Surfactant: CAS #68439-57-6. This is used in cleaners to modify the surface tension of water, to aid in even spreading and to allow mixing with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away. It is included in many soaps, detergents, and several groups of antiseptics. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
Thickening Agent, Stabilizer, Abrasive, Disintegrant: CAS #9049-76-7. Starches consist of a large number of sugars combined together by mostly green plants to store energy, in this case corn. Modified starches are used as a thickening agent, stabilizer, abrasives, and as a disintegrant. They expand and dissolve when wet. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
Surfactant: CAS #822-16-2. Sodium salt of a naturally occurring fatty acid. Often used for its lubricating properties in cosmetics; lipsticks and blushers. It can act as an emulsifier to keep oil and liquids from separating and as a surfactant modify the surface tension of water, to aid in even spreading and to allow mixing with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away. As part of the EPA Safer Choice Program, it has been evaluated and determined to be safer than traditional chemical ingredients.
Fragrance: Mixture. Proprietary fragrance made in accordance with current global regulations.
Start with an empty sink and disposal. Do not turn on the disposal yet.
For best results, use once a week or as needed.
Start with the splash guard, the rubber flaps over the disposal opening trap the most residue and are the most common source of odor. Remove or lift the guard and scrub both sides with a long-handled brush. Then drop one pod into the disposal with the unit off and a thin stream of cold water running off to the side of the sink. Turn the disposal on, let the foam retreat back into the unit, then rinse. For a full walkthrough, see How to Clean a Garbage Disposal.
Yes, pods formulated specifically for garbage disposals are effective for regular maintenance cleaning. The foaming action reaches the interior of the unit in a way that liquid poured down the drain typically doesn't, since most of a liquid cleaner passes through too quickly to do much. Pods work best when used consistently, weekly use prevents buildup from reaching the point where it causes persistent odor or drainage issues.
No. Dishwasher pods and dishwasher cleaners are formulated to dissolve food residue off dishes in a closed, high-heat environment, not to clean the interior surfaces of a disposal unit. They won't produce the foaming action needed to reach the blades, walls, and drain opening, and some contain ingredients that can irritate the rubber components inside the disposal over time. A pod designed specifically for disposals, is a different product with a different formulation.
Once a week is the general recommendation, especially in kitchens that handle a lot of food waste. Weekly cleaning prevents buildup from compounding and helps keep odors from developing. For full drain maintenance beyond the disposal, the CLR Clear Pipes & Drains clog preventer can be used monthly to break down grease and buildup throughout your pipes. For a broader kitchen routine, the how to deep clean your home checklist covers the disposal alongside other frequently missed areas.
Yes, the CLR Garbage Disposal Cleaner Pods are septic safe and EPA Safer Choice certified. They contain no ammonia, parabens, phthalates, or bleach, making them suitable for regular use without concern for your plumbing or septic system.
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