Proper ways to use a garbage disposal

**Keep Your Kitchen Running Smoothly: How to Use Your Garbage Disposal the Right Way!**

Want to avoid clogs and keep your garbage disposal working like new? Follow these simple steps:

1. **Run Cold Water:** Always turn on cold water before and during use. This helps solidify any grease or oils, making it easier for the disposal to break them down.

2. **Feed Waste Gradually:** Add food scraps slowly—don’t overload! Let the disposal grind as you go.

3. **Stick to Soft Foods:** Only put in soft food scraps. Avoid bones, coffee grounds, fibrous veggies (like celery), and grease.

4. **Keep It Running:** Let the disposal and water run for a few seconds after the food is gone to flush out any remaining particles.

5. **Turn Off Properly:** Turn off the disposal first, then let the water run for another 10-15 seconds.

**Pro Tip:** Freshen up your disposal by grinding small citrus peels or ice cubes occasionally!

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