![]() ![]() Shrimp shells: Not only are they hard on the garbage disposal, shrimp shells can leave behind an unpleasant scent that lingers.Best to toss them or work them into your compost pile. Potato Peels: They may make it through your garbage disposal okay, but they are really starchy and not good for the drain.They also become a sticky substance and that can clog your drain. The problem is that even when they are shredded into smaller pieces pasta and rice will expand. Pasta and rice: You would think that since pasta and rice are so soft, what could possibly be the harm.It’s a lot like that only the peanut butter you create will be sticking to the shredder in your garbage disposal, making one big mess. Nuts: Think about how peanut butter is made.Large bones: This will really wear out your garbage disposal in a hurry.If you pour it down into your garbage disposal, it will make the problem worse because all that grease will be coating the grinding chamber and the teeth of the shredder. All grease does is congeal and once it does, it creates a big gooey mess that over time will clog your pipes. Grease: We don’t want you to pour grease or anything else that is super fatty down your drain ever – even if you don’t have a garbage disposal.Best just to throw in the garbage, or better yet, compost them. Fruit Pits: Think of them like tiny rocks.We like to err on the safe side and say that you should just toss them or use them in your compost pile. While some people think that it helps to sharpen the teeth of the grinder others believe they cause more harm than good. Egg shells: This is another one of those items that people disagree on.Corn husks: Another fibrous material that can cause jamming problems, plus they cause your garbage disposal to have to work really hard.Banana peels: While a banana can pass through a garbage disposal with no problem, a banana peel is super fibrous and can wrap around the grinding teeth causing it to jam.Asparagus: One of several fibrous materials that are known to cause jamming problems and can shorten the lifespan of your garbage disposal.Artichokes: The leaves of an artichoke are super tough and can easily get caught in the teeth of the shredder. ![]() Items You Should Not Throw into the Garbage Disposal
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