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                        <title>Keeping the sink monster happy: tricks for a smoother running disposal</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:41:18 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Had my disposal for about 3 years now and honestly, I didn’t realize you had to “maintain” it until it started smelling like something died in there. I tried those citrus peels and ice cube ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Had my disposal for about 3 years now and honestly, I didn’t realize you had to “maintain” it until it started smelling like something died in there. I tried those citrus peels and ice cube tricks—seems to help, but not sure if it’s just masking the problem? Anyone else notice it gets louder over time, or is that just me being paranoid? Curious what actually works for keeping these things running smooth (and not stinky).]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Kitchen Sink Money Drain: How Much Did You Spend Replacing Yours?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 23:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[So um, my garbage disposal finally kicked the bucket yesterday. It&#039;s been making some weird grinding noises for weeks, and I kept putting it off thinking it might magically fix itself (yeah ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[So um, my garbage disposal finally kicked the bucket yesterday. It's been making some weird grinding noises for weeks, and I kept putting it off thinking it might magically fix itself (yeah right). Anyway, now I'm stuck needing a replacement and I've heard some seriously mixed things about how much people spend on this. Quick poll: Did you DIY your disposal replacement or call in a pro? And roughly how much did it set you back? Curious if I'm about to get fleeced here...]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>why is getting rid of stuff so complicated sometimes?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 20:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I was reading something the other day about how pizza boxes can&#039;t actually go in recycling bins because of the grease. Like, seriously? I&#039;ve been tossing those things in recycling for years ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[I was reading something the other day about how pizza boxes can't actually go in recycling bins because of the grease. Like, seriously? I've been tossing those things in recycling for years thinking I'm doing my part. Turns out greasy cardboard messes up the recycling process and can contaminate a whole batch. Who knew pizza could cause so much trouble, lol.

And then there's batteries—apparently you're not supposed to just chuck them in the trash either, especially rechargeable ones. I mean, I kinda knew that, but honestly, how many people actually take them to special drop-off points? Feels like disposal rules are way more complicated than they need to be.

Makes me wonder what other everyday stuff we're all probably disposing of wrong without even realizing it. If anyone knows any other weird disposal facts or has stories about accidentally messing this stuff up, I'd love to hear it.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Why is my garbage disposal always acting up?</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 18:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Okay, seriously, my garbage disposal jams like every other week. I&#039;m careful not to put bones or anything crazy down there, just regular veggie scraps and stuff. Is this normal or am I missi...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Okay, seriously, my garbage disposal jams like every other week. I'm careful not to put bones or anything crazy down there, just regular veggie scraps and stuff. Is this normal or am I missing something obvious here?]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>my disposal&#039;s backed up again...ugh</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:56:24 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Just learned that ice cubes can actually help clear out a clogged garbage disposal. Apparently, they sharpen the blades and break up gunk. Sounds weird, but kinda makes sense. Anyone tried t...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just learned that ice cubes can actually help clear out a clogged garbage disposal. Apparently, they sharpen the blades and break up gunk. Sounds weird, but kinda makes sense. Anyone tried this or got other weird tricks?]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.plumbingtalks.com/community/garbage-disposals/">Garbage Disposals</category>                        <dc:creator>zeusm47</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Garbage Disposal Plumbing: Weird Things You Didn&#039;t Know</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:17:38 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Just found out that garbage disposals don&#039;t actually have sharp blades—they use blunt impellers to grind food. Kinda blew my mind, always thought they were like mini blenders down there, hah...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just found out that garbage disposals don't actually have sharp blades—they use blunt impellers to grind food. Kinda blew my mind, always thought they were like mini blenders down there, haha. Anyone else got random disposal trivia or weird plumbing facts?]]></content:encoded>
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