Garbage Disposal Do's and Don'ts

The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in the home. You cook in the kitchen, gather for those cooked meals in the kitchen and maybe even do homework in the kitchen. There's a lot of foot traffic, and you want to keep your kitchen as clean as possible, for many reasons. The garbage disposal is often an area that's neglected when it comes to cleaning your home, however. The garbage disposal is probably something you are very thankful to have (if you have one). A garbage disposal can make life in the kitchen a little less hectic and a lot more simple. So, it's important that you keep the garbage disposal running how it's meant to run.

The garbage disposal is an appliance that was created to grind, crush and dispose of all types of kitchen waste. What happens, though, is that food particles can become entrapped in the teeth of the garbage disposal, causing damage, leading to mold and giving off a foul smell in the kitchen. The following article from Horizon Services, Incgoes over some common -- and most likely some unknown -- garbage disposal do's and don'ts. Use these tips and tricks to keep your garbage disposal running properly, safely and cleanly.

Garbage Disposal Do’s and Don’ts


Good Practices Today Can Prevent Major Plumbing and Drain Problems Tomorrow!




  • -Do grind peelings from citrus fruits such as lemons or oranges to freshen up drain smells.


  • -Don’t grind glass, plastic, metal or even paper.
  • -Don’t grind anything combustible.
  • -Don’t grind cigarette butts
  • -Don’t grind large animal bones (beef, pork etc.).
  • -Don’t use harsh chemicals like bleach or drain cleaners. They can damage blades and pipes. Borax is a natural sink cleaner and sanitizer that effectively works on odor-causing mold and mildew that accumulates in garbage disposals. (See more below).









  • -Check for a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

If your garbage disposal isn't running as it should, there might be a quick fix that you didn't know about before. If you are aware of a problem with your garbage disposal, you should tend to your garbage disposal immediately. Whether it's a quick fix or you need to call a plumber to help fix the garbage disposal, correcting any problems now will help you from more problems with the garbage disposal later.