Stop throwing these things down the drain.
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Lots of things get dumped in the kitchen sink at our house.
Only put things down it that the appliance is capable of pulverizing, Ek says.
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These things may clog or wear down the blades of the disposal.
Ek suggests running hot water down the drain with dish soap.
This can help dislodge any food that may have gotten stuck and wash it down the drain.
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Let the mixture sit in the drain for a few minutes, then rinse it with boiling water.
Ek suggests washing your sink quickly daily.
The garbage disposal should be cleaned every couple of weeks.
