A Bunch of Garbage
Ever
had that sinking feeling when you jam two dozen corn husks into your garbage
disposal and it REBELS? It just grinds and grinds wimp-ily and you know it’s
dead and you killed it? Newsflash: The HOA is NOT going to pay your plumbing bill.
You dood it, you pay for it. This
expense can be easily avoided by learning about the care and feeding of
a garbage disposal
NO-NOs
Pasta and rice – uncooked expands with water, causes
clogs.
Coffee grounds – get caught in the drain
Apple cores, pits, seeds
Eggshells – membrane can wrap around blades
Bones - too strong
YES_YESs
Cold water for 20-30 seconds before and after grinding
food
Liquids and soft foods, chopped foods
Dish soap
Ice cubes - grind
lemon flavored cubes for a nice smell
