In my other posts, I have shared the importance and benefits of garbage disposal. In this article, I am going to talk about Dos and Don'ts. It is important to know what you should and what you should not do in your garbage disposal to keep its lifespan at maximum. It also helps in keeping its functionality high.

Garbage Disposal Dos

Listed under this section are the things you should do to make your garbage disposal function well.

1. Use a strong flow of cold water to solidify grease and oil. Then grind the food waste.

2. Rinse your garbage disposal with hot water for about 10 to 15 seconds after turning it off.

3. Feed your garbage disposal with items one at a time.

4. Cut large items before disposing it to the garbage disposal.

5. Frequently use your garbage disposal to avoid the development of rust and corrosion.

6. To avoid accidental falling of small objects into your garbage disposal, remove it from around the sink. Place small objects away from the sink.

7. Turn off the source of your garbage disposal if you need to remove an item inside. This is to keep your hands safe.

These are small practices that provides a big impact on your household's garbage disposal. For repair and installations, you may contact a plumber in Overland, MO to make sure the job is done right.

Garbage Disposal Don’ts

I have mentioned above the things that you can do to help your garbage disposal last longer. In this section, I am going to talk about the things you should not do.

1. Do not turn off your garbage disposal and water while it is still grinding. Wait until the grinding has finished before turning it off. Turn off the garbage disposal first and wait for about 15 seconds before turning off the water.

2. Do not use any harsh chemicals on your garbage disposal. Bleach and drain cleaners are harsh.

3. Do not feed your garbage disposal with things that can cause clogging, like eggshells and coffee grounds. Also, avoid foods that expand when added with water, like pasta and rice.

4. Do not forget that your garbage disposable is not one of your trash bins. It is for food scraps only.

5. Do not feed your garbage disposal too quickly. Wait for the grinding to be done.

6. Do not put down utensils and your hand on the disposal.

7. Do not forget to turn it off if you need to remove something.