Kitchen ruling
Can celery go down the drain?
Stringy vegetable. Stringy consequences.
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Sink or drainNo
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Garbage disposalCheck first
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ToiletNo
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Septic systemNo
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Why the pipe objects
Long fibers can wrap around moving parts in some disposals, while only certain higher-powered models are designed for fibrous scraps.
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Do this instead
Compost or trash celery ends and strings.
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Already did it?
If the unit hums or stops, turn off its power. Do not reach inside. Follow the manufacturer’s jam-clearing instructions or call a professional.