Think before throwing it down the sink.

Garbage disposals are a handy modern convenience, enabling quick eradication of food waste. But there are some things that simply shouldn't be put down the drain and processed by your disposal system.

Never treat your garbage disposal like a trash can—avoid putting in paper, plastic, hair, or debris. Skip fats, oils, and grease, which harden in pipes and create sticky clogs that worsen over time.

Your garbage disposal isn't as indestructible as you think. From fibrous vegetables to cooking grease, certain items wreak ...

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Don't toss these foods into the sink to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly. “As a professional plumber with years of experience dealing with the aftermath of misused garbage disposals, I can ...