A garbage disposal unit makes quick work of food scraps and other kitchen wastes. However, as plumbers point out, many homeowners tend to overestimate the power and features of their units. If you’re putting any of these items down your garbage disposal, you may be shortening its service lifespan.
Fibrous Foods
Veggies may be good for your health, but some of them can be very bad for your garbage disposal’s longevity. In particular, fibrous vegetables such as asparagus, artichokes, and celery can wrap around the grinding teeth of of the motor, potentially damaging it. If you can’t avoid putting these items into your garbage disposal unit, be sure to feed them in small batches and run cold water before and after use.
Egg Shells
Have you heard that eggshells help sharpen your garbage disposal unit’s blades? If you have, it’s best to dismiss this notion ASAP. As a matter of fact, eggshells have stringy membranes that can also wrap around the shredder ring, causing them to malfunction. What’s more, the shells themselves are ground to a sand-like consistency that can then clog your pipes. Read more from this blog http://bit.ly/2lYVa9O
