A garbage disposal is an electronic device fitted to the underside of a kitchen sink. It uses blades to grind food waste into pieces small enough to be carried away in the plumbing system. It is a clean, fast, eco-friendly way to get rid of your kitchen waste, as food goes into the water system and not a landfill.
To ensure the long life of your garbage disposal, avoid putting these items down the drain.
1. Coffee Grounds
Maybe you’ve heard a myth that coffee grounds are good for your plumbing system and keep away bad odors. But actually, they’re one of the worst things that you can put down the drain, as they form into a sludgy mess and can block your pipes. Coffee grounds are best disposed of through composting, where their nutrients can be put to use.
