I think all of us are on the lookout for easier, smarter and faster ways to do things but as always, some things that we have always heard to be true are really myths.

The first one that we’ve heard for years is that putting lemons in your garbage disposal will leave them clean and fresh smelling.  Now I’ve just learned that although it will make them smell good, it’s not really good for your garbage disposal. Plumbing experts say that it can corrode the metal in your disposal. A better way is to run two trays of ice cubes with cold water into the disposal. This will dislodge the food and buildup on the sides and blades. You can also use vinegar if you need to deodorize.

Stay tuned for more tips.