CAN WE PUT COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN THE SINK?
Let’s take a closer look at why this is a problem and what you can do if you’ve already committed the sin and are facing a clog in your kitchen sink drains.
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T PUT COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN THE SINK
If food can go down the garbage disposal, why isn’t the same true for coffee grounds? Unlike most foods, coffee grounds clump together in water rather than breaking down. With time, the grounds can build up inside your sink drains, creating clogs that can prohibit the drains from doing their job. Coffee grounds should always go in the trash can. They also serve as a nice fertilizer for your garden if you have a green thumb.
Other items that should go in the garbage rather than the disposal include:
- Grease, oil and fats
- Starchy foods like pasta, rice, potatoes or potato peels
- Fibrous items like eggshells, banana peels, fish skins and celery
- Anything that is not food, like cigarette butts, metal, wood, glass and sponges
Like coffee grounds, these items can clog your drains or jam the garbage disposal. When it doubt about where to put kitchen waste, always choose the trash can.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU PUT THE WRONG STUFF DOWN THE DRAIN
If the deed has been done, and you need garbage disposal repair, help with drain clogs, or other kitchen plumbing repairs, it’s important to get service from experienced plumbing professionals.
Signs you need help with a clogged drain or malfunctioning garbage disposal include:
- Water backing up out of the sink drain
- Slow draining water in the sink
- A gurgling noise coming from the sink
- Odor of rotting food coming up from the kitchen drain
- Food particles visible in the sink after you run the dishwasher
If you notice any of these problems with your kitchen sink, it’s time to call on the licensed, expert Plumber at your local AZERPLUMB.LLC Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Service to evaluate your kitchen plumbing and garbage disposal. We have the professional tools and expertise to identify the source of your problem and provide the efficient repairs you need to get your kitchen sink and garbage disposal performing optimally once again.