12/08/2025
🚫 What NOT to Put Down Your Garbage Disposal 🚫
Your garbage disposal is convenient, but it's not invincible! We see these mistakes all the time, and they lead to clogs, damage, and expensive repairs.
Here's what to keep OUT of your disposal:
🚫Coffee grounds – they clump and clog pipes
🚫Grease, oils, and fats – they solidify and cause blockages
🚫Pasta, rice, and bread – they expand and create sticky messes
🚫Eggshells – the membrane can wrap around blades
🚫Potato peels – the starch creates a thick paste
🚫Fibrous vegetables – celery, asparagus, and corn husks jam the blades
Pro tip: Run cold water for 15 seconds before AND after using your disposal. Cold water helps solidify any fats so they can be chopped up and flushed through, rather than coating your pipes.
When in doubt, throw it out (in the trash)! Your disposal will last longer, and you'll avoid those late-night plumbing emergencies.
Got a stubborn clog or disposal issue? We're here to help! Call us today at (561) 379-1324.
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