Garbage Disposal Dont's:

• Don’t put fingers or hands in garbage disposal.
• Don’t dispose of coffee grains, use as compost or trash it.
• Don’t dispose of rice or noodles.
• Don’t dispose of peelings or food skins, use as compost or throw it in trash.
• Don’t dispose of grease or fat.

Garbage Disposal Do’s:

• Do run cold water while disposal is on.
• Do use ice cubes or ice chips to clean disposal
• Do use small sliced lemons or limes to clean and freshen disposal.

• Have natural gas appliances inspected by a qualified repairperson once a year.
• Inspect the vents, flues, and chimneys of all gas water heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces regularly for proper ventilation.
• Never use an oven to heat the house. This can damage the oven and cause carbon monoxide to be released into the home.
• Never sleep in a room heated by a gas or kerosene space heater that does not have proper venting.

If you suspect a leak or smell gas…

• Do not use your cell phone until safely away from your home.
• Shut gas valves off at your home.
• Do not attempt to locate the leak.
• Do not turn on or off any electrical appliances.
• Do not smoke or use any open flames.
• Get a safe distance away from the house, and then call 911 and the utility company.
• If a natural gas line is damaged when digging outside, call the utility immediately. DO NOT attempt to repair the line.