Here are 9 such tips that will serve you well.

Run the disposal every few days. Run the appliance with cold water at least every few days to keep the blades from rusting and remove food particles that might be stuck to the inside walls.

Fight odors with lemon and warm water. Cut up lemon wedges and place them in the disposal along with warm water. The high citric acid contains anti-bacterial properties while the peels act as a scrubbing agent.

Keep starchy, fibrous, and hard foods out. Of all the things that can gum up the works and cause repair issues, foods like meat bones, celery, onion peels, potato skins and more are better left for the trash or compost heap.

Cut power to the unit when cleaning or repairing it. Either unplug the appliance or cut power at the circuit breaker before going any further.

Don’t pull out clogs with your hands. Use tongs, not your hands, to remove dropped items like cutlery or food scraps that have not been ground up.

Avoid using commercial drain cleaners and bleach. Not only are commercial drain cleaning products bad for pipes, these caustic chemicals can fly up and into your eyes while the disposal is running.

Don’t pour hot water into a clogged disposal. The hot water will melt any fats that have accumulated in the disposal and connecting pipes, making unclogging the unit more challenging.

Thoroughly clean the disposal every two weeks. Fill the disposal with ice cubes and add a cup of rock salt. Run the appliance for about a minute, allowing the natural abrasives to scrape away any built-up gunk. Pour in one cup of white vinegar plus half a cup of baking soda to kill bacteria. Then, cut power to the unit and scrub the flaps with an old toothbrush. Restore power and rinse clean.

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Well, maybe not in terms of refreshment, but there are multiple health benefits that accrue from making warm water part of your daily diet. Let’s examine a few of them.

Aids Digestion

Start your day with a very warm cup of water to flush out built-up toxins. Water – warm or cold – breaks down food in your stomach, but warm water does it faster for greater ease of digestion.

Relief from Constipation

Constipation is caused by not enough water in your stomach to break down food. So, drink warm water for faster relief than cold water can provide.

Calms your central nervous system

Drinking warm water can calm your central nervous system and lubricate your body. That in turn can lead to fewer aches and pains. Arthritic patients may benefit even more.

Stress Relief

Since drinking hot water helps improve central nervous system functions, it might leave you feeling less anxious. If you add in some warm milk, the anti-anxiety effect can be enhanced.

Weight Loss

Warm water increases body temperature, which in turn increases the rate of metabolism. In the process, your body will burn more calories than normal while facilitating improved gastrointestinal and kidney function.

Keeps You Hydrated

Bodily toxins speed up the aging process, but that trend can be slowed by a steady diet of warm water.

If you can’t get past the taste factor, try drinking your morning ration of warm water with a slice of lemon.  Don’t let the water get too warm lest it damage the tissue in the mouth and esophagus. In fact, play it extra safe by consulting with your doctor before launching into warm water consumption.

While we’re on the subject of warm and hot water, how’s your hot water supply? Is it enough to meet your family’s evolving needs? Are you noticing any strange odors or a reddish or brown color? Here at Best Choice Plumbers, we can ensure you have all the high quality hot water you need – even for personal health benefits. Call us today or any time for service.