04/14/2026
🚰 Keep Your Garbage Disposal & Dishwasher Running Smoothly!
Did you know the food waste basket is your best tool for preventing clogs, odors, and maintenance issues? A few simple habits make a big difference!
🧺 Use the Food Waste Basket First!
The food waste basket is designed to catch food before it causes problems.
✅ Please scrape all food scraps into the food waste basket or trash before:
Using the garbage disposal
Loading dishes into the dishwasher
This small step helps protect your plumbing and appliances.
🗑️ Garbage Disposal Care
✅ DO:
Scrape food scraps into the food waste basket before using the disposal
Run cold water before, during, and after disposal use
Use the disposal only for small, soft food particles that may remain
🚫 DO NOT:
Put full meals or large food amounts down the disposal
Dispose of grease, oil, fat, bones, coffee grounds, egg shells, pasta, rice, or fibrous foods
Use chemicals to clear clogs
💡 Remember: The disposal is not a trash can—it’s a backup, not a primary food‑waste solution.
🍽️ Dishwasher Best Practices
✅ PLEASE:
Scrape plates into the food waste basket before loading
Keep food debris out of the dishwasher drain screen
Load dishes properly so water can flow freely
🚫 AVOID:
Loading dishes with heavy food buildup
Letting food accumulate inside the dishwasher
🌿 Why This Helps
✔ Prevents clogs and backups
✔ Reduces odors
✔ Protects plumbing and appliances
✔ Helps avoid unnecessary maintenance calls