It’s not designed to grind up everything.
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Im never quite sure whats OK to toss in the garbage disposal.
Ive learned this the hard way.
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A few food scraps are fine for the disposal, says Paul Abrams, public relations director forRoto-Rooter.
Where most people run into trouble is when they put too much into the disposal.
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If you dont use it often, allow your nose to guide you, says Abrams.
If your disposal and kitchen drain are smelly, its time to clean.
He suggests these easy ways to clean it:
