| This is a controversial issue and many people have | | | | coffee grounds. |
| different opinions. Some people feel that coffee | | | | Many people recommend grinding coffee ground to |
| grounds are safe for your disposal, while others think | | | | help freshen their garbage disposal. Other |
| they may clog the pipes. The real key issue is what | | | | recommendations include grinding up lemon and |
| type of garbage disposal you have and what kind of | | | | orange peels. However, you may find that the best |
| plumbing system is installed. It is a good idea to | | | | way to keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh is |
| check with the manufacturer of your garbage | | | | to fill the sink at least 2/3rds full with soapy warm |
| disposal and see what they recommend. Some | | | | water, then pull the plug and turn the garbage |
| manufacturers will say yes, while others will | | | | disposal on. This creates a high-powered suction |
| discourage it. In fact, some manufacturers may | | | | effect that will keep the disposal clean. If you want |
| encourage the process stating that it will help keep | | | | to put coffee grounds in your disposal, check with |
| your disposal smelling fresh. However, the issue is | | | | the manufacturer’s recommendations first. |
| also whether or not your septic tank can handle the | | | | |