Health & Fitness
Jammin' and Slammin' - The Garbage Disposal Blues
Follow these tips to keep your garbage disposal from getting stuffed this Thanksgiving Day.
So Turkey day is right around the corner. I bet you'll be peeling and chopping and stuffing your garbage disposal just like you'll stuff the bird itself. But, beware of the stuffing. Plumbers just love to charge extra for making those holiday house calls for jammed disposals.
So, what's a girl to do when company's on their way?
Follow these tips to stay clear of Roto-Rooter when preppin' the old bird!
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- Run tap water before and after turning on and off the disposal
- Don't over stuff the disposal, blades need room to rotate
- Toss handful of ice cubes in every few weeks to sharpen blades
- Drop in lemon sections to deodorize (cut off rinds first)
Simple maintenance can keep your home running smoothly. Any questions? Ask me - bethallen@diyhipchicks.com
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