Keep Your Trash Cans Clean, Even If they are Meant for Trash

Paper towels, rotten leftovers, takeout containers, and other refuse we throw out daily accumulate quickly in our trash cans. Taking out the trash and ensuring the cleanliness of the cans are two different things. While many people take out the trash daily, most seem to completely ignore the importance of cleaning their bins and cans every once in a while. 

Since the garbage can is always in contact with the trash we dispose of, it can easily become a dirty, germ-infested place that requires a thorough cleaning session. If you are still not convinced, read on below.

Eliminating Odor

Avoiding odor is one of the most important reasons to consistently clean out garbage cans and give it a good wash. It’s also advised that you replace the lining daily to avoid bad odors successfully. If you have a small trash can, you can easily place it in the dishwasher and give it a good wash. For extra safety, you can clean your dishwasher afterward. If, however, you need to clean any big trash can, which should be done at least twice a month, you will need a more practical way. You should take your outside trash can or big cans to a place where they can get wet without any problems. Use dish soap and a sprayer to clean it out. 

Get Trash Removed Regularly

Leaving trash in your bins for months at a time is a recipe for disaster. Eventually, bacteria and moisture will find a way in (if they haven’t already) and start cooking up an almighty stench, especially if the weather is warm. Try using a rubbish removal service if you’re not already. This way, you can get your waste dealt with according to a timetable and avoid dreadful smells emanating from your bin store.

Eliminate Germs

Cleaning garbage cans isn’t only essential to avoid bad odor, it’s vital for your health. This step starts with choosing a garbage can that will protect you from germs. This How To Home post discusses the best trash cans you can choose, with different locking technologies. While curb appeal is important when you are picking out your trash cans, you need to focus on their pros and cons regardless of the way they look. Picking the right trash can be especially important for people who value high levels of hygiene. For example, you will find stainless steel cans absorb much less odor than plastic ones. Making the upgrade shouldn’t only be focused on the aesthetic, but rather everything the cans can offer your home. 

Get Rid of Maggots

Trash that is kept for more than one day, usually attracts flies because of the odor and the moist materials that make for a perfect environment for them to lay their eggs. If you want to avoid these types of problems as well as keep wild animals away from your outside cans, take out your trash daily and wash your cans regularly. Most animals like cats, dogs, and raccoons get attracted to thrown out leftovers, that’s why you should be sure to keep trash bags tied. If these animals are attracted to your outside cans, they can easily create a mess that you will have to clean. To remedy this, try and avoid delaying taking out the trash, missing a garbage day, or putting off washing the cans regularly. 

How To Take Care Of Your Cans

If you find taking out the trash daily is a hassle, understand that you don’t have to change the bag daily to avoid any of the aforementioned unpleasant consequences. You can instead change the bags a few times a week. But make sure that you get any spills immediately as they happen to clean out anything if the bag tears. Whether you prefer changing the trash bag everyday or every other day, you can use the help of essential oils to cover up any bad odor. Use a few drops of peppermint or jasmine essential oil and add them to the vinegar and water to wash the cans whenever you can. Using strong essential oil scents will maximize odor elimination and keep your trash cans smelling fresh. Make sure that you use a microfiber cloth or any non-abrasive sponge if you have stainless steel cans to clean their exterior as it’s just as important as the interior. Instead of the 50:50 water and vinegar mix, you can use an all-purpose cleaner. 

It’s a must that you clean your trash cans, the inside and outside ones, even every now and then. While it’s best to take out the trash and change the trash bag daily, you can leave it up for two or three days. However, try not to delay the process any longer than that. If you choose not to remove it daily, you will need to pay close attention to any spills, tears in the bag, or pungent odors. Making sure to monitor the cleanliness of your bins will not only prevent nasty odors, but it will also protect you and your family from germs.