We all love the convenience of a garbage disposal—until it turns into a mini monster in your sink. To keep it from rebelling, here are eight no-nos that you should never send down the disposal’s gullet—served with a side of good humor!
1. Grease and Oil
Think of grease like that friend who overstays their welcome at the party. It goes in easy, but then it just sticks around, solidifies, and causes all sorts of trouble. Better to let it cool and toss it in the trash.
2. Eggshells
Eggshells might seem harmless, but they have these sneaky membranes that love to wrap around the disposal blades. It’s like giving your disposal dental floss it never asked for.
3. Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds look innocent, but they turn into a dense, sludgy mess that can clog your pipes faster than you can say “double espresso.”
4. Pasta and Rice
These guys are like little sponges—they expand with water and can quickly turn your disposal into a starchy paste factory. Not a good recipe.
5. Bones
Even small bones can dull or jam your disposal. Let’s face it, your disposal’s not a dog—it doesn’t do bones.
6. Fruit Pits
Pits are basically nature’s marbles. They’ll rattle around, damage the blades, and definitely won’t grind up nicely.
7. Fibrous Vegetables (Like Celery)
Fibrous veggies have long strings that wrap around the disposal’s teeth. It’s like giving it a veggie beard it never wanted.
8. Non-Food Items
It sounds obvious, but no bottle caps, rubber bands, or random non-food stuff. Your disposal is not a trash can in disguise.
Conclusion:
Treat your garbage disposal kindly, and it’ll be a loyal kitchen companion. Keep these troublemakers out, and it’ll keep running smoothly—no plumber needed. Happy disposing!
