Garbage Disposal Care

The Garbage disposal, located below the kitchen sink, is a handy tool for purging food scraps. It also needs regular maintenance and care to keep it in tip top condition.

There are items which can clog the drain line and should never be put in the garbage disposal.  These are:

• coffee grinds
• cooking grease
• dry fiber drinks (such as Metamucil)

When using the garbage disposal, do not over load it and use plenty of cold water to flush the unit. The blades on the garbage disposal should be sharpened once a month.  To sharpen, use a cup of ice cubes and flush with cold. A properly maintained garbage disposal can last for many years.