Your garbage disposal may seem invincible. However, certain foods and byproducts can harm your unit and plumbing system. To avoid calling a plumber to fix a clogged drain, you need to dispose of these items in other ways. Below are a few materials that should never go down the garbage disposal. 

3 Foods That Don’t Belong in Garbage Disposals

1. Bones

When you scrape leftovers into the garbage disposal, it’s tempting to toss bones in too. However, if you do this, you’ll immediately notice problems. Bones are often too thick for your disposal to break up and can dull or damage the blades. At worst, the stress may even damage the motor. If they become stuck in your drain, they’ll gradually trap items and food particles passing in your plumbing, leading to a clogged drain.

2. Coffee Grounds

Coffee grounds are another tricky substance to handle. Don’t make the mistake of dumping them because they’re small. Once in your system, they can collect in a sludge-like paste that coats the inside of your pipes and garbage disposal, leading to a clogged drain. As pressure builds up behind the blockage, it puts immense strain on your pipes and may even cause a break down the line.

3. Grease

Grease is a classic example of an item that should never go down the drain, yet people often forget. As grease flows through piping, it coats the walls and acts like glue, catching passing substances. Blockages will soon build up. Always pour grease into a coffee tin or another container and safely toss it into the trash.

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