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A composition for cleaning an in-sink garbage disposer unit containing a surfactant, an alkali carbonate and an acid. Each constituent is present in the composition in the range of 5 to 75% by weight. It is preferred that the composition contain 37.5% adipic acid, 37.5% sodium bicarbonate and 25% of

A composition for cleaning an in-sink garbage disposer unit containing a surfactant, an alkali carbonate and an acid. Each constituent is present in the composition in the range of 5 to 75% by weight. It is preferred that the composition contain 37.5% adipic acid, 37.5% sodium bicarbonate and 25% of a mixture of sodium lauryl sulfate and alpha-olefin sulfonate. Other ingredients may be added to the surfactant-alkali-acid composition to provide desired properties. For example, halogen containing compounds may be employed in the composition to provide germicidal properties, and abrasives may be incorporated for added physical cleaning of the disposer unit.

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A method of cleaning a food-receiving chamber of a garbage disposer unit, comprising the steps of: passing water at a rate of about 0.5 to about 4.0 gal./min. and at a temperature of between about 90°F. to about 140°F. through said chamber for about one minute; reducing the flow of water through sa

A method of cleaning a food-receiving chamber of a garbage disposer unit, comprising the steps of: passing water at a rate of about 0.5 to about 4.0 gal./min. and at a temperature of between about 90°F. to about 140°F. through said chamber for about one minute; reducing the flow of water through said chamber to between about 0.05 to about 0.25 gal./min.; introducing a container containing a cleaning composition comprising 5-75% by weight of an alkali carbonate, 5-75% by weight of an acid and 5-75% by weight of one or more surfactants into said chamber; actuating said disposer unit for about 3 to about 5 minutes to shred said container and release said composition within said chamber so that said composition reacts with said water to effervesce and coat the surfaces of said chamber; and deactuating said disposer unit after foaming of said composition is completed. A product for cleaning a food-receiving chamber of a garbage disposer unit, comprising: a cleaning composition including 5-75% by weight of an alkali carbonate, 5-75% by weight of an acid, and 5-75% by weight of one or more surfactants, said cleaning composition comprises about 37.5% by weight sodium bicarbonate, about 37.5% by weight adipic acid, and about 25% by weight of a mixture of about 5-95% by weight sodium aluryl sulfate and about 95-5% by weight alpha-olefinsulfonate; and a packet containing said cleaning composition composed of a biodegradable, disposable material that disintegrates upon actuation of said disposer unit into fragments which aid in scrubbing the wall surfaces of the disposer cleaner.