STOP! Don't Put That Down Your Garbage Disposal

You might think that if it’s food, it’s safe to put down your garbage disposal… but think again.

Putting the wrong types of food down your garbage disposal is a recipe for problems. Bad smells are just the tip of the iceberg of issues. They can also lead to clogs and backups or cause damage to your garbage disposal.

Check out our list of the riskiest foods you should never put down your garbage disposal.

#1 Foods That Could Lead to Major Plumbing Problems:

• Fat
• Grease
• Oil

#2 Foods that Increase the Risk of Clogs:

• Chicken Skin
• Coffee Grounds
• Nuts
• Pasta
• Rice
• Oats
• Potato Peels
• Sauerkraut

#3 Foods that Can Damage Blades & Overwork the Motor:

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Bones
• Celery
• Corn Husks
• Fruit Pits
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Onion Skins
• Rhubarb
• Seafood Shells

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