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Garbage Can Cleaning Routine is a necessity in keeping the home or workspace clean and free of odors. Unattended trash pits easily turn into habitats of bacteria, mold, and bad odors, and this becomes home to pests and causes a health risk to a mere disposal facility. Although it may appear to be a very overwhelming or even messy task, with a very simple recurring system, it is possible to clean your cans very easily.

Setting Up Your Effective Cleaning Schedule: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Steps

In order to develop an efficient garbage can cleaning schedule, you should divide the task into manageable frequencies: daily/weekly cleaning of the garbage cans to eliminate the immediate messes and a deep cleaning that should be conducted once a month. 

This two-fold method is what keeps the place clean and addresses the root causes of the dirt accumulation and offensive smells. This is a continued commitment that will result in success.

Daily & Weekly Maintenance: Controlling Odors and Spills

Daily and weekly care should aim to reduce the amount of effort needed to clean your deep clean by solving the problems as they occur.

  • Secure Bags Consistently: 

It is always recommended to have tough trash bags that can fit your can. Tie the bag firmly before placing the can out to be collected so that the liquids or wet waste is not dripping into the bottom of the can.

  • Wipe Up Spills Immediately: 

As soon as you see a drip or splash on the lid, rim, or the outside, take a disinfectant wipe or a cloth with soapy water and wipe it. The main source of lingering odors is spills, which must not be allowed to dry or to rot.

  • Quick Deodorization: 

When the trash bag has been removed (or even during the week) a quick spray of a home-made mixture of vinegar and water (50/50) or a commercial disinfectant spray can counteract surface bacteria and make the can smell fresh.

  • Baking Soda Power: 

Add a layer of baking soda on the bottom of the can then place a new bag in. Baking soda is a natural, very effective deodorant, which absorbs moisture and smells.

Monthly Deep Clean Routine: The Full Reset

It is during the monthly deep clean that you really get the built up grime and bacteria out. This should be done immediately after your trash service has cleared the cans.

  1. Empty and Initial Rinse: 

Wipe out the remaining loose debris and then rinse the can initially. When washing external bins apply a garden hose. In the case of smaller indoor cans, this can be frequently done in a utility sink or bathtub (outdoors is best, of course).

  1. Apply Your Cleaner: 

There are a variety of cleaning agents that are effective:

  • Warm Soapy Water:  Simple dish soap is excellent in the cutting of grease and surface dirt.

  • Vinegar Solution: A 50/50 blend of white vinegar and warm water makes a good natural disinfectant and deodorant.

  • Specialized Cleaner: A commercial cleaning product that is in garbage cans will have extra power. Allow your solution of choice to rest between 5-10 minutes to loosen the dirt.

  1. The Scrub Down: 

With a long-handled, stiff-bristled brush, scrub all the surfaces vigorously. Be careful of the lower corners, the bottom of the lid, and the areas of the handles and hinges where dirt will conceal itself.

  1. Rinse and Disinfect: 

Rinse the can with clean water until all the soap is washed off. Finally, to make sure all germs are killed, spray inside with a disinfectant such as a commercial spray or a diluted solution of bleach (observe safety precautions of dilution and ventilation).

  1. The Critical Drying Phase: 

This is an essential step to avoid mold and mildew. Turn the can upside down or prop it up and leave it to dry fully in the sun. Sunlight is the natural disinfectant and it is used to make sure that no moisture is left behind to promote the growth of bacteria. And then you can only put a new bag in the can when it is completely dry.

Tips for a Hassle-Free Garbage Can Cleaning Routine

The routine does not need to be a burden as long as you bear in mind a few tips on how to be efficient and safe.

  • Timing is Everything: 

Schedule your deep clean day with your garbage pick-up day. The cans are already filled and empty and therefore this makes it very easy.

  • Safety First: 

Wear rubber gloves to cover your hands against rough cleaners and bacteria. Should you use very strong chemicals such as bleach, wear eye protection and make sure that you have ample ventilation.

  • Essential Oils for Freshness: 

Once the can is dry, you can add some drops of a refreshing essential oil (such lemon, tea tree, or peppermint) on a cotton ball and taping it to the inside of the lid or putting it in the bottom of the can before putting it in the new bag.

Why Choose BagEZ? The Best Tool For Easy Waste Disposal

In the case of waste management system optimization, there is a time when the solution is to forego the cumbersome, difficult to clean garbage cans entirely. This is where BagEZ - Trash Bag Holder comes in. Small, multifunctional, strong and portable, all you require is a bag and a wall to hang on.

BagEZ maintains your environment clean and neat without the use of the traditional, heavy, and bulky trash cans that need a lot of scrubbing. Its ingenious design enables you to hang your waste bag absolutely anywhere, on fences in the backyard when you are holding Parties, on tables when having Picnics, or even when you are Camping and you can hang your trash in a place where it cannot be touched by animals. It is also perfect in the easy collection of litter, tailgating and beach trips since it is designed to withstand corrosion.

BagEZ Dual Function:

  1. Stays Open: When large volumes of waste are required to be disposed of quickly and conveniently.

  2. Keeps Bags Shut: To minimize odors, flies and conceal trash successfully, keep your space clean and healthy.

Your BagEZ trash bag holder is easy, convenient, and affordable to manage waste, store, and organize and provide a durable solution to homes, industry, and outdoor use.

Conclusion: 

An effective trash can cleaning routine is a little routine that has a big reward; a clean, safer and better-smelling place to live in. You can easily control waste and sanitation in your home by undertaking instant spill cleans and a monthly deep scrub.

To have the easiest way of handling trash without the inconvenience of using large cans, BagEZ would be the most suitable option; with its strong and flexible structure, you can hang and handle trash anywhere, use to the maximum of the available space, and minimize the clean-up process.

Ready to upgrade your cleaning system and simplify waste disposal? Visit the BagEZ website today to find the perfect trash bag holder for your needs!

FAQs:

Q1: How often should I deep clean my trash cans?

A: To ensure maximum hygiene and odor, a deep cleaning process should be carried out once a month, immediately after the cans have already been emptied by the collection service.

Q2: What is the best natural cleaning solution for odors?

A: A 50/50 combination of white vinegar and warm water is an effective, natural disinfectant and deodorizer, particularly when used with scrubbing and sun-drying.

Q3: Why is it important to let the can air dry completely?

A: It is important to allow the can to dry out thoroughly preferably under the sun since any remaining moisture is likely to breed mold, mildew and odorous bacteria.

Q4: How can I prevent attracting pests with my garbage cans?

A: Be sure you always use secure, thick trash bags, tie them tightly closed, and wipe down any food spills on the exterior of the can as soon as they occur to remove attractive smells.