Most people assume that garbage disposals are clean. On the surface this makes sense due to the number of times it sees dish detergent, soap, and water running through it. BUT, this couldn’t be further from the truth. The water combined with the nutritious ingredients from the foods that go through it make the perfect breeding ground…
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My Garbage Disposal Smells – Now What?
If there is an unpleasant odor emanating from your kitchen, your first inclination might be to blame the chef, but if no one is currently cooking in your kitchen, then it’s time to investigate other sources where the stinky smell is coming from. You quickly determine that it’s not coming from the trashcan, and it…
What Foods Are Safe to Put In a Garbage Disposal?
Without a doubt, garbage disposals are one of the chef’s most helpful appliances in the kitchen. Most of us are familiar with the basic rules of owning a garbage disposal, like keeping it clean and always running cold water when you use it. However, have you ever paused and considered what you are putting down…
How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal
Although most homeowners are careful about what they put down their garbage disposals, accidents do happen. Inevitably, clogs will occur; however, there are several simple steps you can follow to minimize the chances of this occurring. The following incidences are generally the root cause(s) of why clogs develop in your garbage disposal: Putting food waste…
How to Reset a Garbage Disposal
In the average U.S. home, the garbage disposal is the most abused home appliance. Most homeowners do not realize that these units are intended to handle only a minimal amount of waste that is rinsed from utensils and plates before they are placed in the dishwasher. This is why most plumbers have a high volume…