Our Mountain View Plumbing Contractors are Garbage Disposal Specialists

Throughout the years our Mountain View plumbing contractors have received many calls about garbage disposals - a handy tool that can also really test homeowner patience.

A garbage disposal can be one of the most useful appliances in a kitchen, but it can also cause aggravation if it is treated poorly and not maintained.

Tips For Your Disposal From Our Mountain View Plumbing Contractors

Use water during each use. Running water for a short duration (15-30 seconds) before, during and after using the disposal helps to keep food and oils from sticking to the blades and causing a backup or slowdown in the mechanism. Keep the tap on cold, though - hot water can melt oils in foods and coat the blades.

Clean it with coffee. Once you're finished with your morning coffee, just pour a filter full of used coffee grinds helps clean the blades to keep them at their best. Add the grinds slowly and run the garbage disposal in short intervals until the grinds are gone. Repeat this cleaning treatment about once a month.

Save grease for the garbage. Fats like bacon grease or butter will coat the blades and keep them from working their best. Siphon off these and other cooking oils into a garbage bag and keep the disposal cleared up for materials a little more organic in nature. Beware of stringy fruits and veggies like celery and bananas, as well - their long organic threads can twist around the blades and clog up the motor. When you keep these three simple tips in mind, you'll experience better performance from your garbage disposal. For reliable performance from your garbage disposal, call our Mountain View plumbing contractors to give your disposal regular tune ups.