Disposal Maintenance
With a little routine maintenance and care, your garbage disposal will serve you for years. Follow these garbage disposal maintenance tips to help keep your kitchen appliance running strong.
Cleaning
Cleaning your garbage disposal regularly will help prevent odors and make sure your unit is operating at its best.
Clean your disposal every couple of weeks.
Grinding a handful of ice cubes with running water can help sharpen the disposal blades and remove leftover food particles.
Adding lemon or other citrus peels after cleaning can leave a fresh scent.
Operation
What and how you put food into your disposal can also effect function and lifespan.
Avoid putting pasta, rice, and oatmeal down the disposal because they can expand and block pipes.
Once the waste has cleared your drain, continue running both water and disposer for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Cold water will help prevent any unnecessary overheating, while clearing any excess waste. Hot water is not recommended, as it can melt fat, which may re-solidify and cause a blockage further down.
Cleaning
Cleaning your garbage disposal regularly will help prevent odors and make sure your unit is operating at its best.
Clean your disposal every couple of weeks.
Grinding a handful of ice cubes with running water can help sharpen the disposal blades and remove leftover food particles.
Adding lemon or other citrus peels after cleaning can leave a fresh scent.
Operation
What and how you put food into your disposal can also effect function and lifespan.
Avoid putting pasta, rice, and oatmeal down the disposal because they can expand and block pipes.
Once the waste has cleared your drain, continue running both water and disposer for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Cold water will help prevent any unnecessary overheating, while clearing any excess waste. Hot water is not recommended, as it can melt fat, which may re-solidify and cause a blockage further down.
Cleaning
Cleaning your garbage disposal regularly will help prevent odors and make sure your unit is operating at its best.
Clean your disposal every couple of weeks.
Grinding a handful of ice cubes with running water can help sharpen the disposal blades and remove leftover food particles.
Adding lemon or other citrus peels after cleaning can leave a fresh scent.
Operation
What and how you put food into your disposal can also effect function and lifespan.
Avoid putting pasta, rice, and oatmeal down the disposal because they can expand and block pipes.
Once the waste has cleared your drain, continue running both water and disposer for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Cold water will help prevent any unnecessary overheating, while clearing any excess waste. Hot water is not recommended, as it can melt fat, which may re-solidify and cause a blockage further down.
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