Kitchen ruling

Can corn husks go down the drain?

NO

Corn husks is compost material, not a plumbing adventure.

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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

01

Why the pipe objects

Long, tough fibers can tangle around disposal components and add a substantial solid load to plumbing.

02

Do this instead

Compost corn husks and silk or place them in the trash.

03

Already did it?

Stop feeding the disposal. If it hums, jams or drains slowly, switch off power and follow the manufacturer’s safe reset instructions. Never reach inside.