These are the items that you should NEVER put down the sink… even if you have a waste disposal unit
WASHING food down the sink can cause some serious issues when it comes to your plumbing.
From blocked pipes to huge bills, chucking waste down the plughole can lead to problems in the long-run – especially if you have a waste disposal unit.
have revealed a list of the items you should NEVER wash down your sink, even if you do have a device that disposes of waste.
From celery to coffee grounds, these are the foods that should always be thrown in the bin.
Celery
Celery is fibrous and, if you have a waste disposal unit, the strings will likely tangle around the blades and can lead to a clogged up sink.
For the same reason, asparagus and corn husks should also be binned.
Oil
Oils, fats and grease can slide into your pipes and become congealed – and this is how grim fatbergs are created.
Fatbergs have been wreaking havoc on UK sewers for the last few years, the largest being a 10-tonne specimen discovered by Thames Water in 2013.
Coffee grounds
Coffee grounds may be small, but they can easily build up and cause a huge sludge-like mess in your drain.
Pasta
And stray pieces of pasta should be chucked in the bin as when rinsed down the drain water can cause them to swell and potentially cause a blockage.
Potato peel
Potato peelings should never, ever go down the sink – so take extra care when rinsing your chopping board.
Even with a waste disposal unit, the peels can cause a sloppy mess, and the same goes for beans and other starchy veg.
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Bones
Even if they make it down the drain, bones will likely get stuck in the drain and cause a blockage – even if you have a waste disposal unit.
Bones are far too resilient to be broken down this way, and it could damage your unit.
Previously, we revealed the reason why you should never throw away the water you use to cook pasta.