Keeping bins clean and like new is a great way to prevent unpleasant odors in your home and garage. By following these simple tips, you can keep your trash clean and smelling good.
Rinse trash cans with soap and water after each use
Trash cans are one of the dirtiest and most germ infested items on your property. Imagine how many disgusting things crawl around in there! To keep trash cans clean and your family safe, rinse them with soap and water after emptying. Tossing scraps regularly in the trash can create a really nast buildup. Don’t let the bad stuff pile up at the bottom of the bin. Remember that your home and the health of your family are at risk.
Spray the trash cans with disinfectant
Spraying the inside of your outdoor trash can with disinfectant after each use is a simple way to make sure you don’t bring pests and diseases into your home. Many household disinfectants are available in spray form, so it’s easy to follow these three simple steps:
1. Spray the inside of the bin with disinfectant after each use.
2. Wait for the surface to dry completely before adding additional bags of trash.
3. Empty the bin regularly and fill the container with clean bags.
Sprinkle baking soda in the trash bin to absorb foul odors
Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the trash can so the baking soda absorbs the odor when you put trash in it.
Clean up external surface of the bin
To prevent unsightly build-up on the outside of the bin that will attract flies and other insects, rinse and clean the outside weekly. This will keep the trash bin clean and prevent unwanted critters from taking up residence.
Use heavy-duty litter trash bin liners to prevent leaks and spills
Regular garbage bags often leak and make a mess. Here’s a great way to tackle this problem: use additional trash can liners in outdoor bins along with regular kitchen trash bags. The liners are made of a durable plastic material that helps collect spills and prevent them from spilling into the garage or on the ground. Garbage bin liners add a layer of protection not found in individual bags.
Keep the trash bins in a dry and well-ventilated place
It is important to ensure that the outdoor bins are not stored in a humid environment. If water gets into your bin, it will get wet, which will attract flies and smell bad. If you must store it outside, try to store it in a sheltered location or near a building that offers some protection from the rain. You’ll also want to make sure the bins are well ventilated so moisture doesn’t collect inside the lid. This can lead to increased microbial activity, which can make the inside of the trash can smell bad, even if it doesn’t look wet on the outside.
Keep pests (and pets) away from the trash bins
Animals will be attracted to food scraps when you store the trash cans outside. There are several ways to keep wild animals and pets out of the garbage. If your yard is not enclosed, consider purchasing an animal resistant lid cover. You can also use available farm features, such as landscaping, to deter unwanted animal behavior. This is especially true if you are moving near a wildlife habitat or in an area away from the city, where wildlife can be attracted to the daily activities of humans. Waste is one of the most common causes of wildlife entering inhabited places.
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