These Items Could Destroy Your Garbage Disposal

(KNUE-FM) It’s another year that is flying by once again, and it won’t be long until everyone in Texas is preparing for the holidays. It might feel like we have time, but before we know it so many of our friends and family will be in the kitchen trying to help out but mostly just getting in each other's way.

But with so much excitement the last thing you can deal with is a problem in your kitchen like something not working properly, especially your garbage disposal.

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Common Items That Damage Disposals

As we prepare for the upcoming holidays it’s a necessity to have everything in your kitchen working. There are going to be bits of food that are not eaten and while most people scrape that into a garbage can, some scraps will be going down your garbage disposal.

This is not a big deal as long as the items that go down the garbage disposal don’t ruin the sink attachment.

You’ve probably heard that awful sound of a spoon or fork accidentally falling into the garbage disposal, but hopefully you recognize the mistake quickly so you can remove the item (after the machine is turned off). But there are many things that can damage your garbage disposal. Beyond damaging the unit, you can also cause plumbing problems, which can be expensive and such a headache.

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Why These Foods Clog Your Sink

To avoid any big issues this holiday season or anytime of the year, let’s take a look at the items that you should never put down your garbage disposal. Instead, just throw them away in your garbage can.