{"id":3206,"date":"2023-11-15T21:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T01:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/protect-your-garbage-disposal\/"},"modified":"2025-02-05T10:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T14:40:40","slug":"protect-your-garbage-disposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/protect-your-garbage-disposal\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Garbage Disposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-sourcepos=\"6:1-6:278\">Garbage disposals are a convenient addition to any home, but they can also be a source of frustration if they&#8217;re not used properly. To keep your garbage disposal in good working order and avoid plumbing problems, it&#8217;s important to know what you can and can&#8217;t put down the drain.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:46\">The best way to use your garbage disposal is to scrape the majority of the items left on your plate into the trashcan and then use your garbage disposal for the small remaining items left on your plate. To keep your garbage disposal in working order, follow these guidelines:<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"8:1-8:46\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-6690\" src=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/HB-HBG-Garbage-Disposal-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:48\"><strong>Avoid these items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grease and oil<\/li>\n<li>Coffee grounds<\/li>\n<li>Fibrous materials<\/li>\n<li>Bones and shells<\/li>\n<li>Nuts and seeds<\/li>\n<li>Pasta, rolls, rice, and oats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"animating\">By following these tips,<span class=\"animating\"> you can help keep your garbage disposal in good working order and avoid plumbing problems.<span class=\"animating\"> HB Home Service Team offers 24\/7 emergency response for all HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems! If you are interested in setting up an appointment for maintenance or service, please call our office at <a href=\"tel:7172324328\">717-232-4328<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garbage disposals are a convenient addition to any home, but they can also be a source of frustration if they&#8217;re not used properly. To keep your garbage disposal in good working order and avoid plumbing problems, it&#8217;s important to know what you can and can&#8217;t put down the drain. 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