For many families, celebrating Easter involves delicious and elaborate meals for lunch and dinner. Whether you’re serving a few classic dishes or expressing your creative side with some unexpected options, it’s important to watch what you put down the garbage disposal; a mistake could result in emergency plumbing repairs. Here are a few foods to be mindful of. 

Easter Foods to Avoid Putting in the Garbage Disposal

1. Starches

You may be proud of that savory rice dish or flavorful pasta you just whipped up for the festivities, but make sure none of it ends up in the disposal. Starchy dishes have the potential to expand when they are exposed to water. They’ll swell up as a result and either hinder the performance of the disposal or cause a severe blockage in the pipes, both of which require the help of an emergency plumbing expert.

2. Meat Bones

Any type of bone can be detrimental to your garbage disposal and plumbing system. They can get caught in the disposal’s spinning mechanism without degrading. If they do go deeper, they may cause a clog that requires emergency plumbing repairs. Whether it’s ham, turkey, or chicken, make sure to dispose of the bones in the trash can.

3. Fats

Grease, fats, and oils are troublesome culprits notorious for their ability to wreak havoc on plumbing fixtures. They could easily coat the disposal’s components and seep down the pipe, leading to a blockage. Collect these thick substances in a piece of foil while cooking and toss them into the garbage.

4. Celery

Celery is a healthy addition to your Easter meal because of its high fiber content and low-calorie count; however, it can damage your residential plumbing system. Those fibers that contribute to your digestive health can do a number on the disposal by winding their way around the blades, causing it to work inefficiently or not at all. 

Is your garbage disposal giving you trouble? Contact the emergency plumbing experts at Zins Plumbing in Cincinnati, OH. Offering over 40 years of industry experience, they can handle everything from faulty plumbing fixtures to basic plumbing repairs. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call (513) 681-2501 to schedule an appointment.