The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the home. You cook in the kitchen, gather for those cooked meals in the kitchen and maybe even do homework in the
Follow these garbage disposal do's and don'ts to keep your garbage disposal working properly.
kitchen. There's a lot of foot traffic, and you want to keep your kitchen as clean as possible, for many reasons. The garbage disposal is often an area that's neglected when it comes to cleaning your home, however. The garbage disposal is probably something you are very thankful to have (if you have one). A garbage disposal can make life in the kitchen a little less hectic and a lot more simple. So, it's important that you keep the garbage disposal running how it's meant to run.
The garbage disposal is an appliance that was created to grind, crush and dispose of all types of kitchen waste. What happens, though, is that food particles can become entrapped in the teeth of the garbage disposal, causing damage, leading to mold and giving off a foul smell in the kitchen. The following article from Horizon Services, Incgoes over some common -- and most likely some unknown -- garbage disposal do's and don'ts. Use these tips and tricks to keep your garbage disposal running properly, safely and cleanly.
Proper maintenance and operation will extend the life of your garbage disposal and prevent plumbing and drain mishaps.
Good Practices Today Can Prevent Major Plumbing and Drain Problems Tomorrow!
If you have a garbage disposal in your kitchen, you know that it’s a great appliance that makes household duties less demanding. But if not operated or maintained properly, a garbage disposal can easily break down, block and clog the drains and cause a long list of expensive plumbing and drain nightmares.
Clogged drains are a major inconvenience and garbage disposal repair can be a costly proposition. Fortunately, most garbage disposal troubles are completely unnecessary, and garbage disposal care and maintenance is extremely easy. Treat your garbage disposal well, and it will treat you well, in return. Below, we describe the mistakes you should avoid and the actions you should take in order to keep your garbage disposal working smoothly for many years and minimize the likelihood that you’ll need to call for plumbing or drain cleaning services.
The most important rule of thumb: Don’t Put Anything In The Garbage Disposal That Is Not Biodegradable Food.A garbage disposal is not a trash can; it’s for food scraps only. Non food items can damage both blades and the motor. When in doubt, throw it out!
Ice is an extremely effective and inexpensive method for cleaning your garbage disposal, sharpening the blades and breaking up any grease build-up which has accumulated. Just toss a few ice cubes into the garbage disposal and run it. As the garbage disposal chops into the ice cubes, the ice chips will effectively scour all the hard to reach areas of the unit, and melt down the drain. Try this once or twice a month to keep your garbage disposal in fine working order.
Here are some natural methods to clean your garbage disposal that are good for the environment and very inexpensive.
NEVER, EVER insert your unprotected hand into the garbage disposal…unless, of course, you want to lose it! If you must use your hand to remove objects and debris from the garbage disposal, unplug the unit or turn off the appropriate circuit breaker. Always wear safety gloves to protect your hand from the garbage disposal’s sharp blades.
There are safer steps in retrieving the fallen objects. First, grab a flashlight and try to find the exact location of the object. Use a pair of extra-long needle nose pliers or an automotive finger gripper (available at most hardware stores) to extract the object from the garbage disposal. In some case, you may be able to use a bent coat-hanger to reach down into the garbage disposal and dislodge and hook the object. Even a pair of chopsticks or crochet needles can work to grab the object.
Give it a push-start. Most garbage disposals have a hole underneath that allows you to hand-crank it free once it’s been jammed. To crank it, use either an Alan wrench or a garbage disposal tool that you can pick up at most hardware stores. This should free up most non-serious jams.
If your garbage disposal isn't running as it should, there might be a quick fix that you didn't know about before. If you are aware of a problem with your garbage disposal, you should tend to your garbage disposal immediately. Whether it's a quick fix or you need to call a plumber to help fix the garbage disposal, correcting any problems now will help you from more problems with the garbage disposal later.
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