08/04/2026
💧 Tip Tuesday: Garbage Disposal Do’s & Don’ts
🍽️ Think your garbage disposal can handle anything? Think again!
Your garbage disposal is designed to help with small food scraps—not to replace the trash can.
✅ Safe to Put Down the Disposal
🥬 Small fruit & vegetable scraps
🍋 Citrus peels (occasionally, for a fresh scent!)
🧊 Ice cubes (helps clean the blades and knock off buildup)
🧼 A small amount of dish soap while running cold water
🚫 Keep These OUT
🥓 Grease, oil & fat – They cool, harden, and clog your pipes.
☕ Coffee grounds – They collect in drains and can form stubborn blockages.
🥔 Potato peels – They turn into a starchy paste that can clog the disposal.
🍝 Pasta & rice – They expand with water and can block drains.
🥚 Eggshells – The membrane can wrap around moving parts, and the crushed shells can contribute to clogs.
🌽 Corn husks & celery – Their stringy fibers can tangle around the disposal.
🦴 Bones & fruit pits – Too hard and can damage the disposal.
🧅 Large amounts of onion skins – They can slip through and create clogs.
💡 Pro Tips
💧 Always run cold water before, during, and for about 15–30 seconds after using the disposal.
🥄 Feed food scraps in small amounts, not all at once.
🚫 Never put your hand inside the disposal—even if it’s turned off.
A little care can help keep your disposal running smoothly and help prevent expensive plumbing repairs.
📞 Need help with a clogged disposal or drain?
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