If the trash can begins to emit unpleasant waste odors even after emptying the trash, it needs to be cleaned. How to get rid of an unpleasant odor is described on the website of the American publication about cleanliness and household life hacks, Better Homes & Gardens.
The article notes that the best way to get rid of odors is to regularly keep your trash can clean. And although it seems incredibly simple, it can be easy to forget. If the bucket begins to emit an unpleasant odor, you can use soda to eliminate it.
What to do
- Pour some baking soda into the bottom of the bucket and it will absorb all the unpleasant odors.
- Afterwards, thoroughly wash the trash can with dishwashing detergent.
Prevention
To prevent the situation from going to extremes, wash your trash can once a week. Failure to properly clean your kitchen trash cans can lead to the spread of bacteria and germs, which in turn can lead to unpleasant odors in your home.
