Pesky odors from the trash can are the worst offender in the house and we all have dealt with it at some point. Even after looking for a trash can cleaning service near me, you could not find a long-term solution.

The smell of leftover plate scrapings, expired dairy, decomposing veggies, and the 'trash juice' can stink up the whole house. There is no need to call the cleaning services, just follow these tips and you will be fine.

Accessories You May Need

With the life-saving tips we are about to tell, you may need some of the items listed below.

• Rubber gloves
• Garden hose
• Sprayer
• Sponge or microfiber towel
• Bristled scrub brush

Easy Tips To Eliminate Pesky Smell From Trash Can

These cleaning hacks will not only eliminate bad smells but also keep insects at bay. Before trying any of the trash cleaning tips, wash the can thoroughly and let it dry. Follow these tips to make trash cans spotless and odorless in no time.

Baking Soda - We all have used baking soda for cleaning at some point or another. To eliminate trash can stink, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of baking soda at the bottom of waste bins. It will absorb the stench, leave the baking soda inside the bin, and put a bag on it. Replace the baking soda once every week.

Charcoal - It is time to put the leftover charcoal from the last barbecue to use. Charcoal absorbs the bad smell so you do not get a whiff of stinky garbage. Crush, sprinkle and leave it overnight in the container to do its magic.

White Vinegar

Pour 3 cups of White Vinegar and fill in hot water to the brim. Let the cleaning solution stay inside the trash can for about an hour or so. Empty the bin and leave it to dry.

Vanilla Extract

Put a few drops of vanilla extract on a cotton ball, place it in the container. Let it rest there for a night to eliminate odor.

Coffee Beans

Take some coffee beans, put them inside a bowl or a bag, leave them in the trash can to absorb bad smells.

Tea Tree Oil

Add 20 drops of tea tree oil to water, put the mixture in a sprayer. Spray the waste bin with this mixture every day before putting the garbage bag inside. Tea Tree oil, being a natural antiseptic, does not just help in eliminating pesky odor but also disinfecting the trash container.

How to Keep Trash Can odor-free?

Once the trash can is thoroughly cleaned and odorless, it is important to prevent pesky odor from making a comeback.

• Buy high-quality trash bags with heavy-duty protection against leaks and odors.
• After taking out the garbage bag, do a 'mini cleaning', wipe out the bin and spray with a disinfectant.
• Deodorize the trash can with baking soda and other alternatives like placing dryer sheets or sprinkling cat litter inside the bin.

With these simple trash can cleaning tips, the waste bin will smell and look as good as new.