{"id":1462,"date":"2022-10-24T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T15:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2022-10-19T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T23:55:00","slug":"dont-put-that-in-your-garbage-disposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/plumbing-service\/dont-put-that-in-your-garbage-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Put That In Your Garbage Disposal!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"kitchen-sink-garbage-disposal\"Garbage disposals are a convenient way to simplify kitchen clean-up. But unfortunately, the fact that they are commonly called <\/span>garbage<\/span><\/i> disposals is a bit misleading. There are a lot of things that should actually go straight to the trash can, and actual garbage\u2014plastic wrappers, foil, lids, etc.\u2014is top of that list.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can you be sure which items are disposal-safe and which will cause a kitchen catastrophe? We can help you sort that out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Safety First<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that your sink disposal is meant to grind things to bits. Don\u2019t put your hand in there! Contrary to popular belief, there aren\u2019t any blades, but the blunt impellers spin very fast and push everything they touch toward the grind ring around the outside of the disposal. <\/span><\/p>\n

If something needs a nudge to get dislodged, use a long wooden handle. (Think broom, or perhaps a sturdy wooden spoon.) If that doesn\u2019t do the trick, you need help from a professional in <\/span>garbage disposal plumbing in Boston<\/span><\/a>. Keep those fingers safe!<\/span><\/p>\n

Things That Don\u2019t Belong in Your Disposal<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the simple things you can remember is that if your teeth can\u2019t grind it up, your disposal can\u2019t, either. While this will help you avoid some of the major disposal no-nos, some more detailed information will also be helpful. Here are the things you should never put in your sink disposal and why.<\/span><\/p>\n