HOW TO AVOID A CLOGGED SINK & GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Written By Brent Trethewey

HOLIDAY GARBAGE DISPOSAL TIPS

Help avoid emergency plumbing calls that can ruin your Thanksgiving with these simple tips from TBros!

Nothing disrupts a holiday meal faster than a clogged sink or backed-up garbage disposal. Here’s how to prevent the most common kitchen plumbing issues during heavy cooking days.

NEVER PUT IN THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Especially during holiday prep, these items cause the majority of clogs and jams:

Starches that turn to paste

  • Potato peels

  • Rice, pasta, stuffing (they swell with water)

Fine particles that build up

  • Coffee grounds (turn into sludge)

Stringy or fibrous foods

  • Celery

  • Onion skins

  • Pumpkin guts

  • Other stringy veggies

Grease & fats

  • Turkey grease

  • Butter

  • Gravy fats

  • Oils

    → These cool, harden, and block pipes.

Hard or problematic items

  • Bones

  • Fruit pits

  • Nuts (turn into a sticky paste)

  • Shells (lobster, oyster, etc.)

WHAT CAN GO IN THE DISPOSAL

  • Small leftover food particles

  • Soft foods only (cooked veggies, small fruit scraps)

TIPS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL USE

  • Run cold water

  • Add a few ice cubes (helps clean the chamber)

  • Use small bits of citrus peel to freshen (moderation only)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

From TBros, your trusted local neighborhood plumbers.

Need help after the holiday? We’ll Be Right Over.

If you’re dealing with a stubborn clog or a disposal that won’t run, our team is ready to help.

Schedule a visit online or call (617) 325-3283

We’re here to keep your holidays running smoothly.

Brent Trethewey
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