Garbage disposal


Do's

  • Proper use of a garbage disposal can keep it running smoothly for as long as 10 years. After washing dishes, pouring a small amount of dish soap into the drain and letting the machine run for a few minutes will keep the disposal clean. Garbage disposals require frequent use to avoid rust and corrosion. Grind food wastes with cold water only. Cold water solidifies any greases or oils that might have entered the unit, making it easier for the disposal to chop them up and eliminate them.

    Don'ts

    • Only biodegradable wastes should ever go into a disposal. Nonfood products, such as glass, metal or plastic, cause serious harm to the machine's motor and blades. Using hot water when running a disposal causes greases to liquefy, resulting in clogs. Disposals work best when waste is put in a little at a time. Fibrous food wastes, such as corn husks, celery stalks and onionskins can jam the unit. Grease, oil and fat impede a disposal's grinding ability and also cause clogs. Coffee grounds can also jam up drains.

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