"Hot grease and thin plastic? Not risking it, lol."
Haha, totally with you on that one—I've had my share of kitchen mishaps, and melted plastic is no fun to clean up. I've been using old coffee cans or glass jars for grease lately, and it's been working pretty well. Boiling water sounds good in theory, but yeah, learned the hard way it's not foolproof. Good call sticking to containers... your plumbing (and sanity) will appreciate it down the road.
"Boiling water sounds good in theory, but yeah, learned the hard way it's not foolproof."
Honestly, boiling water isn't just "not foolproof"—it's pretty much pointless for grease. Hot water might push the grease further down your pipes, but once it cools, you're looking at a blockage nightmare waiting to happen. I've dealt with enough plumbing bills as it is, trust me.
Coffee cans and jars are okay short-term solutions, but personally, I think they're messy and inconvenient. I switched over to keeping a small metal canister with a tight-fitting lid under my sink specifically for grease. Once it's full, I just toss the whole thing out and replace it. Saves me the hassle of scraping out jars or risking glass breakage.
At the end of the day, grease is nasty stuff—you've gotta handle it right or pay for it later in headaches (and plumber fees).
Saves me the hassle of scraping out jars or risking glass breakage. At the end of the day, grease is nasty stuff—you've gotta handle it right or pay for it later in headaches (and plumber fees).
I hear you on the boiling water thing—it's like a temporary fix that just causes bigger problems later. Honestly, instead of tossing the whole canister out, I let mine solidify, scrape it into compostable bags, and drop it off at my city's grease recycling spot. Eco-friendly and no plumber nightmares...win-win!
Totally agree on the boiling water—it's like kicking the can down the road. A couple things I've found helpful:
- Let grease cool in a disposable aluminum tray (super cheap at dollar stores), then toss it once hardened.
- If you're dealing with smaller amounts, paper towels soak it up nicely before tossing them.
- And yeah, city recycling is great if you've got access...but honestly, I'm not always motivated enough for that extra trek. Props to you though, that's dedication!
Disposable trays and paper towels definitely help, but I'm curious—has anyone here ever tried those grease disposal bags or containers specifically marketed for kitchen grease? I've seen them pop up online occasionally, but I'm skeptical about whether they're actually worth the extra cost compared to just using stuff you already have around the house.
Also, on the boiling water thing...yeah, it's a temporary fix at best. I've had to deal with way too many clogged pipes from folks who thought hot water would magically dissolve grease forever. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. Grease cools and solidifies further down the line, and then you're stuck with a much bigger headache. Trust me, I've seen some pretty nasty pipe situations because of that.
One thing I wonder about though—does anyone compost their kitchen grease? I've heard mixed things about it. Some people swear by mixing small amounts into compost piles, but others say it attracts pests or messes up the composting process. I've never tried it myself, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone's had success with that method.
And yeah, props to anyone who actually makes the effort to recycle grease through city programs. I get the appeal, but honestly, after a long day, the last thing I want is another errand. Maybe someday I'll get motivated enough...but today isn't that day.
