What Can't I Put Down My Garbage Disposal?

Though it is called a garbage disposal, there are some things, however much you are convinced that they are garbage, which you should keep out of it. When the kitchen floor is flooded, plumbing has gone bust, and the home insurance man comes around, if you have put any of the following down there then he may well refuse to pay out on the basis that your negligence caused the damage.

Rice & Noodles - This one is a surprise to most people, but its a starch will give your garbage disposal indigestion.

Bones - What do you think is going to happen to that bone once its in the garbage disposal?

Eggshells - They might be easy to crack but they are not so easy to turn into pulp.

Grease - The same way it will clog your kitchen sink drain, it will clog your disposal system.

Stringy Vegetables - They wrap around the inside machinery.

Coffee Grounds - A little at a time you might get away with but not a whole basket full.

Fruit Seeds - Do not put fruit pits in there as they will not go anywhere.

Shrimp Shells - Bad, plus they stink.

Paper - Once this gets wet then it clings to the inside machinery and clogs it up.

Plastic - This is simply too tough to process.

Poop - Dog poop will not damage it, but just create a bad smell; however, diapers will cause a big problem.

So, what can you put in there? Anything that is easily chopped up and blended is fine. Apply some common sense and follow the golden rule - "If in doubt, keep it out".

Doing all of the above will ensure that your garbage disposal remains in good working order. They are not cheap pieces of equipment so, to prevent needing to have an awkward conversation with an impossible home insurance man, make sure that you take care of your garbage disposal.

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