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How much does a disposal splash guard actually keep out of the drain?
A basket strainer catches scraps before they enter the drain. A disposal splash guard helps limit splashing at the opening, but it isn’t a basket strainer: debris that passes it goes into the disposal. For sinks with a disposal versus a basket strainer, what kinds of scraps should be kept out, and does using either setup seem to affect drain clogs?
Is the strainer’s easier-to-see cleanup worth the extra step, or does it depend on what tends to go down the sink?
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A basket strainer keeps caught scraps out of the drain; a disposal guard mainly limits splash, so scraps that pass it still enter the disposal. I’d keep fats and stringy or starchy scraps out rather than assume the disposal makes them harmless, and check the particular model’s guidance. Either setup can’t guarantee clog-free drains, but catching scraps before they go in reduces what reaches the plumbing.
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