Instead, they’re designed to grind up and dispose of food waste that you would otherwise compost. Prior to buying a garbage disposal, there are a few basic items of note to consider: what makes ...

Old dishwashers were loud, but they had a good reason. They included a food chopper. Most modern dishwashers collect food in a filter instead, and that means you need to clean the filter.

If you use it properly, the disposal itself is generally remarkably self-cleaning. The exception is the splash guard.