As the most function, garbage disposals are self-cleaning and literally maintenance free. Even so, a misfunctioning garbage disposal may mean a messy headache, just one that can be avoided. Here are some thoughts to keep your unit in beneficial working arrange.  Always run cold water while grinding so to move the waste the whole way through the drain lines. Fats and grease congeal and harden in cold water which can then be flushed by the system.

Do not apply hot water once grinding because it may break up fats and grease, which might then accumulate in the drainline. Almost all biodegradable food waste can be fed into disposals. However, don’t throw down the disposal clam or oyster shells, corn husks or other material with a high fiber content. Under no circumstances should you put glass, plastic or metal non-food materials through a disposal. This includes bottle caps, tin covers or aluminum foil–these are some of the items service technicians generally find in overloaded or broken disposals.

Maintenance is easy. Grinding small bones and egg shells in reality helps clean the disposal through scraping away stubborn deposits or citric acid and pulp. Grinding a bit ice is different way to clean out deposits and do away with odors.