Keep your home’s trash cans clean and funk-free by following these simple steps from a cleaning professional.
Adam Albright
Sinks, countertops, and toilets often get the most attention comecleaning day.
The bang out of trash can you own might help determine your cleaning schedule and solution.
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So what’s the ideal material?
According to Becky Rapinchuk, CEO ofClean Mama, “any impermeable material is best.”
“They are easy to clean, and don’t absorb odors easily,” she says.
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One essential preliminary step is to make certain they’re completely empty of all trash.
Be sure to take the bag out and wipe out any loose debris.
Don’t forget to check the inside of the lid in case anything sticky stuck around before moving on.
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If it’s easier, lay the can on its side to hit all angles.
Step 2: Spray and Soak
Next, soak the can with an effective cleaning solution.
Using adisinfectantor all-purpose cleaner, saturate both the inside and the outside of the can.
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Let the solution sit for five to ten minutes.
Step 3: Scrub It
You’ll want to roll up your sleeves for this part.
Next, allow the can to air-dry.
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How Often to Clean a Trash Can
So how frequently should you go through the aforementioned process?
“It depends on the use of a trash can,” says Rapinchuk.
“Wipe the lid weekly or as needed to keep it clean,” Rapinchuk says.
As for indoor trash cans?
Since they aren’t utilized as regularly, she advises they can be cleaned on an as-required basis.
you’re able to make it a habit by finding acleaning routine that works for youand your family.
Baking soda can also come in handy for deodorizing a trash can between cleaning sessions.
