A garbage disposal is a good thing. But a broken or clogged disposal can be one of the worst of kitchen problems. To avoid a disposal disaster, use the garbage disposal properly and be careful to keep it clean.
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Here are some things you can do to keep your disposal grinding happily:
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First, be careful about stringy and tough material.
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These things should be put in the garbage and not given to the disposal to grind.
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Second, do watch out for excess fat.
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Large amounts of fat can clog the unit, and in combination with fiber can form a really stubborn clog.
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Third, do try to keep it clean.
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Put only the proper materials down the disposal drain, use water before, during, and after running the disposal, and you will be doing great. If you want to grind some citrus peels through your disposal, that will help keep it smelling clean too.
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If things go badly, in spite of your best efforts, it’s time to call the plumber. Your local plumbing contractor will be happy to help with any garbage disposal emergency you may encounter. They can also schedule maintenance visits that will keep a plumbing emergency from happening.