Article / Updated 10-04-2021
Even if you are careful about what you put down your garbage disposal, clogs happen. There are some simple things you can do to keep clogs to a minimum and steps you can take when that inevitable clog occurs. The following actions are what generally cause clogs in your disposal: Dropping a foreign object — usually a spoon or fork — into the disposal Feeding garbage in too rapidly Failing to run enough water (to completely flush out the drainpipes) while garbage is being processed Your garbage disposal can be finicky, so don’t expect it to devour and digest everything.