GARBAGE DISPOSALS

Pouring grease or oil down your garbage disposal may seem harmless at first, but it can cause significant problems. When grease or oil cools down, it solidifies and can form stubborn clogs in your pipes. Over time, these clogs can lead to serious plumbing issues and require professional assistance to resolve. Dispose of grease and oil properly by letting them cool and then disposing of them in a designated container.

Despite their hard exterior, eggshells can cause damage to your garbage disposal. The thin membrane lining the inside of the shell can wrap around the blades and impede their rotation. It's advisable to toss eggshells in the trash or consider composting them.

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Fibrous vegetables like celery, corn husks, onion skins, and artichokes should never be put down the garbage disposal. The stringy nature of these foods can wrap around the blades, impede their movement, and eventually cause the motor to burn out. Instead, place these items in your compost bin or dispose of them in the regular trash.

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​While garbage disposals are powerful machines, they are not designed to handle hard materials like bones. Attempting to grind bones in your disposal can dull the blades and strain the motor, potentially leading to a malfunction. Dispose of bones in the trash or consider alternative methods such as composting or using them for making broth.

Coffee grounds may seem harmless, but they can create a thick sludge when combined with water, leading to clogs in your pipes. It's best to discard coffee grounds in your regular garbage or use them as a beneficial addition to your compost pile.

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Garbage disposals are specifically designed for food waste disposal only. It is crucial to never put non-food items such as plastics, metals, paper, glass, or cigarette butts down the disposal. These objects can damage the blades, jam the motor, or cause serious plumbing issues.

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