Can garbage disposal grind egg shells?

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There are several good practices to remember (and some bad ones to avoid) that will reduce the chances of clogs or slow-draining problems with your garbage disposal.

 

Don't:

1. Grind up potato peelings. Peelings form a starchy paste similar to mashed potatoes when ground up, which will surely clog your drain.

2. Put coffee grounds or egg shells into your disposal. They create very tiny bits of granular waste that will stick to any sludge in the pipe and quickly create a clog.

 

Do:

1. Maintain your disposal by regularly grinding up pieces of lemon peel and ice cubes.

2. Avoid odors by treating your disposal every month by mixing a couple of handfuls of baking soda with a half cup of vinegar. Pour the mixture into the disposal hopper with the unit turned off. After the mixture is done foaming, rinse it down the drain with running water.