10/05/2026
🔧 Maintenance Monday: Garbage Disposal Tips! 🗑️
Your garbage disposal is a handy little kitchen helper, but it’s not a trash can! Here are a few easy tips to keep it running smoothly:
✨ Run cold water before, during, and for a few seconds after using the disposal.
✨ Feed food in slowly rather than putting a large amount in at once.
✨ Cut larger pieces into smaller pieces before sending them down.
✨ Avoid grease, oil, and fat—they can build up in the pipes.
✨ Skip the “no-no” items: bones, coffee grounds, eggshells, pasta, rice, fibrous foods, and other hard or stringy items can cause problems.
✨ Give it a quick freshen-up by occasionally grinding a few small pieces of citrus peel with cold water.
And one important reminder: Never put your hand down the disposal! If something is stuck, let the disposal remain off and submit a maintenance request. 🛠️
A little TLC goes a long way toward keeping your disposal—and your kitchen—running smoothly!
