As the holiday season approaches, you’re probably starting to plan the menu for your family gatherings. However, hosting big dinners can potentially lead to issues for your appliances. For instance, putting unapproved items into your garbage disposal could make it clog, leaving you to call a handyman service at the last minute before your big holiday party. To avoid this issue, here are some of the food items that you should avoid putting in your garbage disposal this holiday season.

Avoid the Need for a Last-Minute Handyman Service: Don’t Put These Foods Down Your Garbage Disposal

1. Potato Peels

Potatoes are mainly made of starch. When it combines with water, it forms a material that’s similar to a thick paste. So, when you throw the peels down your drain, they combine with water residue from around your sink and the clumps of that material can build up on your garbage disposal and gum it up.

2. Turkey Bones

Turkey bones are harder and sharper than your average food waste. It may be fun to play with the wishbone after Christmas dinner, but once you’re done, throw it in the trash so the hard pieces don’t damage the inside of the disposal.

3. Fat & Grease

Fat and grease are not water soluble, so they don’t get pushed through your plumbing in the same way other types of food waste do. They can simply build up around the components of your garbage disposal and solidify over time.

4. Beans

Like potatoes, beans are also made mainly of starch. So, as they combine with water, they can form a very thick and sticky substance that covers the blades and makes your garbage disposal less effective.

5. Celery

Celery is very healthy for you but not your disposal. The veggie tray staple has little stringy pieces that can get wrapped around the blades and cause them to stop spinning.

 

If you do need a handyman service around the holidays, ABC Services can help. Serving the greater Cincinnati, OH area, the home repair and maintenance company specializes in dryer vent cleaning, but also provides general handyman service for homeowners. The fully insured team always puts customers first and provides expert service. For a free estimate, call (513) 801-4454 or send a message to the team online.