Mr Rooter At Home

Pittsburgh, PA May 28, 2012

Mr. Rooter enjoys a good picnic: Dad makes the baked beans, the kid?s make the macaroni and cheese and mom gets the expert to maintain the garbage disposal! Most homes have a garbage disposal in the kitchen these days and according to Mr. Rooter?s mom, ?it?s a great appliance that makes household duties less demanding, but if not operated or maintained properly, a garbage disposal can easily break down, block and clog the drains and cause a long list of expensive plumbing and drain nightmares for Mr. Rooter.?

?Clogged drains are a major inconvenience and garbage disposal repair can be a costly proposition,? according to Bob Beall, Southwestern Pennsylvania and East Ohio?s most referred plumber. ?Fortunately,? according to Beall, ?most garbage disposal troubles are completely unnecessary, and garbage disposal care and maintenance is extremely easy.?

Summer is the time for fresh vegetables from the garden, picnics and delicious homemade treats for family and friends. Mr. Rooter has a couple of family recipes to share, as well as, some great tips on keeping the garbage disposal operating at peak performance. ?Treat your garbage disposal well, and it will treat you well, in return,? says Beall, president of Mr. Rooter in Beaver, Cranberry, Sharon, Pittsburgh, Washington and Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and Youngstown, Ohio. Remember, if a plumbing issue should present itself during a holiday picnic, Mr. Rooter is available 24/7 and an expert plumber will be dispatched to your home immediately. Enjoy Beall?s favorite family recipes and follow Mr. Rooter?s garbage disposal maintenance tips to keep your garbage disposal working smoothly for many years.

Mr. Rooter?s Tip Of The Day

Tip # 1 Keep the garbage disposal clean. Pour a little dish soap inside and let the garbage disposal run for a minute or so with some cold water after washing dishes.

Tip # 2 Run your garbage disposal regularly. Frequent use prevents rust and corrosion, assures that all parts stay moving and prevents obstructions from accumulating.

Tip # 3 Grind food waste with a strong flow of cold water. Why cold water? It will cause any grease or oils that may get into the unit to solidify, so that they can be chopped up before reaching the trap.

Tip #4 Grind certain hard materials such as small chicken and fish bones, egg shells, small fruit pits, etc. A scouring action is created by these particles inside the grind chamber that cleans the garbage disposal?s walls. Ice is a great solution for cleaning your garbage disposal.

(Mom?s tip: freeze lemon water in ice cube trays)

Tip # 5 Grind peelings from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes and oranges to freshen up drain smells.

BONUS TIP: Cut large items into smaller pieces. Put them into the garbage disposal one at a time instead of trying to shove a large amount in at once. According to Mr. Rooter, ?the most important rule of thumb: Don?t put anything in the garbage disposal that is not biodegradable food. A garbage disposal is not a trash can; it?s for food scraps only. Non food items can damage both blades and the motor. When in doubt, throw it out!?

10 Important Things To Remember

????1. Don?t grind glass, plastic, metal or even paper.

????2. Don?t grind anything combustible.

????3. Don?t grind cigarette butts

????4. Don?t pour grease, oil or fat into your garbage disposal or drain. Grease will slowly accumulate and impede your garbage disposal?s grinding ability as well as clog drains.

????5. Don?t use hot water when grinding food waste. Hot water will cause grease to liquefy and accumulate, causing drains to clog.

????6. Don?t grind extremely fibrous material like corn husks, celery stalks, onion skins, and artichokes. Fibers from these can tangle and jam the garbage disposal motor and block drains .

????7. Don?t put expandable foods into your garbage disposal. Foods like pasta and rice expand when you add water in a pot; they do the same thing once inside your pipes or garbage disposal.

????8. Don?t grind large animal bones (beef, pork etc.).

????9. Avoid putting coffee grounds down the garbage disposal. Although the coffee grounds may deodorize and smell good, they can accumulate in drains and pipes, causing clogs. Best to avoid.

????10. Don?t use harsh chemicals like bleach or drain cleaners. They can damage blades and pipes.

Mom?s Bonus Tip: Once a month empty your ice maker into the garbage disposal. This serves two purposes:

????Keeps the blades sharp.

????Keeps ice fresh so you never accumulate old contaminated ice.

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Bob Beall and his family wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. Remember a hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. Say a prayer for our country and the privilege of freedom that every veteran has fought to maintain. God Bless the U.S.A.

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