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Plumbers refer to the day after Thanksgiving as "Brown Friday" because it is their busiest day of the year, dealing with clogged drains and broken garbage disposals caused by improper disposal of Thanksgiving waste. To avoid calling a plumber, hosts should remind guests not to throw all waste down garbage disposals, avoid pouring fatty oils and grease down the drain, and refrain from using toilets as a second trash can.
Plumbers on TikTok have shared what should never be put in a garbage disposal, prompting surprise and disappointment from viewers. While some items mentioned, such as chicken bones, were expected, others were surprised to hear the plumbers say that nothing should go into the disposal. Disposals are generally meant for smaller foods and leftover scraps, as larger and tougher pieces can cause plumbing issues. While opinions differ on what can be disposed of, both Trinity Plumbing and Prime Plumbing agree that rice and other starches can be harmful. Experts recommend cleaning the disposal once a week, with a popular TikTok hack involving using ice to clean the blades. However, some users have cautioned that using crushed ice is best to avoid damaging the disposal.