7 Items that Should Never Go Down Your Disposal

Ensure your disposal runs like new by following these plumbing tips. Below are 7 items that should never go down your disposal.

Grease

To dispose of grease, let it harden in the fridge or freezer then double bag it before placing it in the trash. Placing in your disposal could ruin it.

Eggshells

When placed in a disposal, eggshells turn into a sand-like texture and can ruin your disposal.

Meat bones

Meat bones are simply too hard for your disposal and can ruin your disposal.

Coffee Grounds

Coffee grinds quickly clump together and will not only clog your drain but can ruin your disposal.

Grains that Expand

Pasta, rice and oatmeal expand when coming in contact with water and can ruin your disposal. Certain Vegetables Potato Skins “Stringy Vegetables” including corn Husks, pumpkin, squash, celery and onion skins can wrap around the blades of your disposal and cause it to not function properly.

To sharpen your blades and freshen your disposal,  while running a lot of water you can add ice along with lemon, lime or orange peels and let it run until it runs clear.