That means no bacon grease, animal fat, chicken skin, cheese, butter, ice cream, peanut butter, cooking oil, or mayonnaise go down the drain (especially in large quantities).
To dispose of old, unused ice cream, you can either throw it in the trash or compost it if it is made from natural ingredients. If the ice cream is still frozen, you can let it thaw and then discard it, but be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or a plastic bag to prevent it from spilling or attracting pests.
If you must refreeze it, pour it into a 1 inch deep tray, and place in the freezer. Every 30 min use a spatula to blend it all together in the tray. After awhile (3 to4 times at least), it will incorporate into a fairly creamy mass again. If you lose patience, it will freeze into a solid block like ice.
Fat: Whether it's meat trimmings, lards and butters, ice cream, cheese, milk or any other type of fat, your drains don't want it. Dispose of it elsewhere.
Whipping cream should never be disposed of in the sink, it should always be disposed of in garbage cans. It clogs the drains horribly.
That means no bacon grease, animal fat, chicken skin, cheese, butter, ice cream, peanut butter, cooking oil, or mayonnaise go down the drain (especially in large quantities).
You can compost dairy products and place them in your organic or food waste composting bin. This is a much better option than placing them in your general waste bin and sending them to landfill.
So there isn't good evidence that dairy products lead to the production of more mucus. But it does seem to leave some people feeling more uncomfortable, which would explain why some claim there's a link and others don't.
Butter, cooking oil, and other oil-based products shouldn't go into your drains. The fats and grease present in oil harden upon cooling or when cold water gets in contact with it. After cooking, wait for the oil to cool down and then dispose of it.
Homeowners should avoid putting any oil or greasy foods down a garbage disposal. This also goes for ice cream, jelly, or peanut butter. While these are liquids, they solidify over time and can turn into a jelly-like substance that clogs drains and pipes.
If your ice cream has been exposed to warmth long enough to experience significant melting, odds are that bacteria had a chance to grow within. Even if the dessert goes back into freezing temperatures again, that bacteria has already taken root and can make you sick when eaten.
Here's the important part(!): if the ice cream has thoroughly melted, it may be too late to refreeze it as it's already become susceptible to bacterial growth. If it's been melted for any more than an hour, its time has come and gone, and it's time to say your goodbyes. Better safe than sorry.
Avoid hot water, which can make the stain set further. If the stain is still visible, rub an enzymatic detergent on it and soak the item in room temperature water for at least 30 minutes, gently rubbing the stain every 3-5 minutes. Rinse the item thoroughly and apply a stain remover stick, gel, or spray.
Donate to local municipalities: If you have excess road salt or ice melt products, consider donating them to local municipalities or other organizations that may need them. This can help reduce waste and ensure that the product is put to good use.
Ice Cream Cupcakes: Grab a cupcake pan and fill with cupcake liners. Stick your favorite store-bought cookie in the bottom of each liner and top with blended ice cream cake. Freeze for a few hours to let them set and top with icing. Voilà, ice cream cookie cupcakes!
Finally, dairy fats are present in common food products like butter, margarine, mayonnaise, sour cream, or cheese. These fats solidify at room temperature and can clog drains and plumbing.
Tip: Don't flush milk down your toilet, sink or drain. Over time, the fats found in milk build up, sticking to the inner walls of sewer pipes, restricting flow, causing messy, inconvenient and expensive damage to household pipes and leading to sewer back-ups.
With that said, all of these syrupy liquids belong in the trash, not in the sink. Since they're so thick, it can be difficult to wash them down the drain. Melted Cheese: this one is similar to grease and oil – just because melty cheese can almost resemble a liquid, it'll turn back into a solid when it cools.
Certain conditions, such as allergies, dehydration, irritation (smoking, dry environments) and infections can thicken mucus or increase production, making it less manageable. Mucus in the throat also is required for proper voice production and swallowing.
Avoid dairy if you have had previous episodes of sinus infections. Also, try to avoid refined sugar as it is pro-inflammatory and increases the production of mucus. Other foods to avoid include tomatoes (contain histamines), chocolate, cheese, gluten, and fruits like bananas, which can cause congestion.
If the material is in a tube, put both the lotion and tube belong in the garbage. If the material is in a bottle, empty the leftover lotion into the garbage. Rinse out and recycle the bottle. Dispose of leftover essential oils in the container it came in and put in the garbage.
Soup: If you have a liquid soup broth for the holidays, feel free to throw it down the drain. However, if it has big chunks of meat or a lot of fibrous vegetables, either just throw it out or only pour the broth down there!
Compost or Trash
If you do not have a compost pile at your home, check your local municipal recycling website to see if composting services are offered in your community. If composting is not an option, it goes in the trash.