DISPOSER CARE

You have a disposer, but is seems like every time that you use it, it is all jammed up. Disposers are really designed to grind up vegetable matter only. If you have meat or bones, just toss them in the trash. Do not jam everything in and turn it on.

First, start some cold water running in the sink with the disposer in it. Turn the disposer on and let the water run.

Gently push the remaining material to the hole.

DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND OR ANY OTHER ITEM IN THE HOLE AT ANY TIME.

When you hear the disposer clear, continue to run for a few seconds with the water on. This will help rinse out any residue.

If you want, you can toss in a half a lemon or some orange peel. Let disposer grind up and your kitchen will smell fresh and clean.

Remember do not dump boiling water, hot oil or any other hot items into the disposal.

Also do not use drain cleaner of any kind. These items will ruin the seal and could ruin your disposer.