Run COLD water while you are using the disposer.                      Occasionally put a small amount of ice into the disposer to help clean the inside of the grinding area. Use caution when doing this and make sure you have the drain stopper in place to avoid flying particles that could be ejected from the disposer’s grinding chamber.                                                Every once in a while, grind up peels from citrus fruits like lemons or oranges. This helps keep the grinding area smelling fresh and the natural acidity help suppress bacterial growth associated with odors.

Remember to change the batteries in your thermostats at the same time that you replace them in your Fire Alarm and CO Detector.                      

Change the filter in your furnace quarterly.  A dirty filter in a hot air heating system can reduce efficiency and affect equipment reliability.

Annually have your heating system inspected, its just like changing the oil in your car