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Life Without a Garbage Disposal

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Date: 09/12/2006 Topics: Cleaning > Advice | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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My new home does not have a garbage disposal in it. I thought all homes came with garbage disposals. I am used to putting everything down the garbage disposal. How do you keep food from going down the drain? My neighbor told me she always keep a colander/strainer nearby and strains anything that has liquid in it and dispose of any remnants of food left in the colander in the trash. Leaving a strainer out on the counter top everyday seems untidy to me. Do you have any other ideas?

Onesummer from GA


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Post by mef1957 (225) | (10/05/2006)
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I compost everything I can and scrape the food scraps into the trash, but there are still bits and pieces that cling to dishes or pots and pans anyway. I say get someone to install a garbage disposal for you, but until then, put one of those inserts that sticks down into the drain over the sink hole. You can get them at WalMart. I have one that stays on the non-disposal side of my sink all the time. It catches the scraps and all you have to do is lift it out and tap it in the garbage can.


Post by tardev (21) | (09/17/2006)
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We just empty our plates in the trash before putting them in the sink or dishwasher.


Post by Debbie52 (656) | (09/16/2006)
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I agree, just have a garbage disposal put in. If you are used to using one and don't want any unnecessary items sitting on the counter, then that's the way to go. It sounds like for you, it will pay for itself in convenience!


Post by jmz2005 (67) | (09/15/2006)
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you can get lint catchers (think that is the name), that fit in the drain. This catches much more than the strainers or drain plugs. I use these in my tub/shower, and in the sink. They are fairly inexpensive and can be found at Walmart. They may have them at dollar stores also, not sure.


Post by 2oma (60) | (09/14/2006)
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I have my first disposal! And I feel guilty when I use it instead of composting.......
I used a triangular sink helper (don't know it's name)-- but all compostable items( peels, coffee grounds, egg shells crushed, tea bags other non meat/fatty items) went in it and then to the compost heap-- Let me tell you-- compost truly is BLACK GOLD!!
I found my first sink helper at a garage sale-- the second is stainless steel and I got it from a dollar store.
So buck up-- get a dog for all the meat/bones/fat and start a compost heap.
good luck


Post By pris (Guest Post) (09/14/2006)
Garbage disposals don't cost that much!!! Have one put in.


Post by camo_angels (683) | (09/12/2006)
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I rarely ever had a garbage disposal growing up (minus the dog!)...When we wash or rinse, we always leave the "plug" (with the strain holes) in the drain, to catch whatever, and clean when full or afterwards. The only liquid not allowed was oil, and if it is from cooking, that went to the dog. If there is too much seasoning/salt, I just dump it down the drain, because I don't do that too often and I run hot water with it, and do a monthly flush of baking soda & vinegar to keep pipes open.


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