6 Maintenance Tips For Your Garbage Disposal Unit!
Before you use your garbage disposal unit, always make sure that there are no utensils or other objects in the grinding chamber. Any objects other than food can damage the blades or motor of the garbage disposal unit.
Important Safety Tip: Never stick your hand in a garbage disposal unit, even if the appliance is off.
- Avoid putting hard food waste in the unit. These items include:
- Hard shells from seafood.
- Popcorn kernels.
- Animal bones.
- Fruit pits.
- Do not put fibrous or sinewy materials into the unit.
This includes:
- Banana peels, celery, or potato skins.
- Corn cobs or husks.
- Coffee filters or grinds.
- Avocado pits.
- Do not place non-food items in the unit. These items include:
- Rubber bands.
- Glass or plastic.
- Nails or screws.
- Fabric, sponges, or clothes.
- Garden waste.
- Grease.
- Cut big items into small pieces. Do not try to jam large items into a garbage disposal unit. Instead cut down large pieces into smaller bits that fit easily down the drain.
- Use cold water to help drain the unit. Run cold water when you are using the garbage disposal unit to help move food through the blades and rinse all residue from the sides of the drain.
- Clean the unit regularly. It is important to clean the garbage disposal unit on a daily basis in order to avoid bad odors and decay of the rubber seal. This will also help the unit function more efficiently.
The basic lesson from this guide is that improper use of your garbage disposal unit will hurt its lifespan and could cause it to break down prematurely.
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