Garbage Disposer Tips

Do's and Don't when utilizing a garbage disposer, some things you may never think of:

Do:

• Run cold water while grinding wastes.
• Yes, grind beef bones, chicken bones, peach pits.
• Sniff Sniff....Grind lemon or orange peels to eliminate odors!
• Always let water and disposer run for several seconds after grinding is complete to clean out unwanted particles.
  
• Grind ice to clean the blades and impeller.

Don't:

• NEVER reach into the disposer with your hand, use tongs and only when the unit is unplugged. Many people have lost fingers this way!!!
  
• Do not grind fibrous foods like corn husks, artichokes, banana peels or celery.... fibers get caught between your blades and cause major issues with the functioning of the mechanisms. When in doubt, check your manual.
  
• Do not operate the disposer without running water!
• Do not use hot water for grinding, it melts fats which later may clog the drain... a plumber's nightmare!
  
• Do not grind coffee grounds. They aren't a problem for the disposer but they build in the pipes which can cost you money down the line....

Food for thought.....
ArchAngel