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(850) 243-9511
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Parrett Plumbing
Mon to Fri 8 to 5
Call (850) 243-9511
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Can It Go Down the Disposal?

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Can It Go Down the Disposal?

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Call (850) 243-9511We answer Mon to Fri, 8 to 5.

The Full Disposal List

Everything in the tool, laid out for quick scanning. Keep the β€œno” items out of your disposal to avoid jams, clogs, and the smell of a disposal that needs cleaning.

FoodDisposal?Why
GreaseNoSolidifies in pipes and causes clogs.
Coffee groundsNoPack like sediment and settle in the line.
EggshellsNoMembrane wraps the grinder; grit clings to pipes.
Potato peelsNoTurn to starchy paste that clogs blades and drain.
CeleryNoFibrous strings wrap and jam the grinding ring.
Onion skinsNoTough skins clog instead of grinding down.
Banana peelsNoStringy fibers tangle in the impellers.
PastaNoExpands with water and turns to paste.
RiceNoExpands and swells, clogging the trap.
BonesNoToo hard β€” can jam or crack the impellers.
Fruit pitsNoToo hard for the grinder; can jam the motor.
Corn husksNoFibrous strings wrap the motor shaft.
Citrus peelsYes β€” in moderationSmall amounts clean and freshen the chamber.
Small soft food scrapsYes β€” in moderationGrind fine with cold running water.
Ice cubesYes β€” in moderationHelp knock debris loose and clean the blades.
Disposal jammed, humming, or leaking?Garbage Disposals
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We answer Monday to Friday, 8 to 5.