What Not To Put Down A Garbage Disposal
If it breaks down, and the home insurance man comes around, if you have put any of the following in it then he will probably refuse to pay out on the basis that it was your fault.
Paper – The inside machinery gets clogged up as soon as the paper gets wet.
Plastic – Quite simply, this is too tough for a garbage disposal to be able to process.
Bones – What do you think is going to happen to that bone once its in the garbage disposal?
Eggshells – They might be easy to crack but they are not so easy to turn into pulp.
Grease – The same way it will clog your kitchen sink drain, it will clog your disposal system.
Stringy Vegetables – They wrap around the inside machinery.
Coffee Grounds – A little at a time you might get away with but not a whole basket full.
Rice & Noodles – The high starch content causes a bad reaction with the other items put in with them.
So, what can you put in there? Anything that is easily chopped up and blended is fine. Apply some common sense and you should be ok. The golden rule though is “If in doubt, keep it out”.
Now you are aware of what items to keep out of your garbage disposal, here are some additional tips to keep your garbage disposal in top condition…
- Whenever it is on, make sure the water is running too.
- Occasionally put ice in there as it will scrape off food items stuck to the side of the tube.
- Throw some lime or lemon juice down there every so often to keep it smelling fresh.
Doing all of the above will ensure that your garbage disposal stays in good working order. Repairs are expensive so, to avoid an awkward conversation with the guy from your home insurance provider, make sure that you look after yours.
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