How to wash trash cans so they don't smell: everyone should know

21.11.2024 16:15

If, when entering the kitchen, you begin to wrinkle your nose because of an unpleasant smell, there are only two options - either the stench is coming from the refrigerator, or the culprit of the current situation is the trash can.

And, as practice shows, the second scenario is the most common.

But what's surprising? Few people rinse their trash can every time they take out a bag of waste.

Therefore, the conclusion is simple: you just need to strain yourself a little and pay due attention to cleaning the trash can, so as not to suffer from the repulsive "aroma". To do this, it is enough to wash the can about once a week. The most ordinary warm water with a small amount of detergent will do as a cleaning agent.

To get rid of stubborn stains, use a solution of a tablespoon of soda, 0.5 teaspoon of washing powder and 100 ml of water.

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They rub the bucket both inside and outside, wait for about 10 minutes, then rinse and wipe the container dry with a rag.

Finally, we will share a useful life hack for those who do not want their trash can to emit unpleasant odors.

You need to pour some cat litter into it and add a few drops of essential oil. The litter will absorb excess moisture, and the oil will provide a pleasant aroma.

For reference

A wastebasket is a personal container for collecting waste.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources