How To Easily Clean Large Outdoor Trash Cans That Smelly.
Tired of the big, smelly outdoor garbage cans?
It is true that it is painful to wait for their collection which is very often weekly.
And with the heat it simmers, and I won't tell you about the smells: it's hell!
So here is a simple and effective method to clean, disinfect and deodorize these large garbage containers easily. Look :
What you need
- washing-up liquid
- a garden hose
- a high pressure spray gun
How to do
1. Move the large trash can to a place where washing is not a problem. For example, an outdoor lawn is ideal.
2. Put a good squirt of washing-up liquid at the bottom of the large trash can.
3. Using a garden hose fitted with a sprayer, water the inside of the trash can.
4. Leave on for 15 min.
5. Use a broom to scrub the inside of the bin.
6. Tilt the trash can onto one side to let the water run out.
7. Rinse off with water from the garden hose.
8. Let it dry in the sun all day.
9. Use a disinfectant inside the trash can.
Results
And there you have it, with this simple and effective washing, the end of the large outdoor garbage can that smells bad in summer :-)
You now have a like-new trash can!
If the bin is particularly dirty and smells very bad, instead of washing up liquid, use a solution of soda and hot water. Put 1 glass of soda crystals per liter of water.
Pour in enough mixture to soak the bottom of the bin for at least 30 minutes.
Very effective in eliminating bad odors in the outdoor bin, whether plastic or stainless steel.
Additional advice
- remember to clean the container just after collecting it from the city so that the trash can be empty. If this is not possible that day, arrange to store the garbage bags elsewhere while cleaning.
- if you can, put your vegetable waste in a composter. You save space in the trash, and in addition this waste is recycled to feed your plants.
- if not, put the leftover food (fruit peel, fish heads) in an airtight bag and place them in the freezer until the day of garbage collection.
- put the trash in a cool or shady place, but not in the garage if there are smells.
- if you can handle the smell (and if you have a large enough vehicle), take your trash to a car wash.
Your turn...
Have you tried this trick for cleaning your garbage containers? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Garbage Can Smells Bad? The Trick To Deodorize It With Baking Soda.
My sure-fire tip to keep your trash always smelling good.
