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Odor control is a problem that any homeowner cannot get rid of easily. We all have had that horrible experience; you enter the kitchen or the garage, and the odor is so disgusting and pungent that you are already aware of the trash bin even before you lay your eyes on it. Although one may easily think that garbage just stinks, the fact of the matter is that lingering smells are normally brought about by accumulation of bacteria, stagnant water and decomposing organic substances.
To keep your place of residence fresh and well-smelling, you must have a plan that does not involve simply taking the bag out. To ensure that you have the long-lasting odor control, it is necessary to take an active step, to combine moisture management, intelligent waste sorting, and the appropriate equipment to ensure that your environment is clean. With a series of easy steps, you can eradicate the smells in your home and keep your bins and even your home to the sweet smell of weeks at a time.
1. The Foundation: Deep Cleaning and Maintenance
You cannot get a smelly bin fixed by simply spraying perfume on the rot. The first one is to make sure that the container itself is clean.
The Monthly Deep Clean
Even though the liners are high-quality, the leakage occurs. In the long run, liquids are collected in the bottom of the bin, which forms a breeding ground of bacteria. After every month, you should bring your bin outside or into a bathtub and clean it with hot and soapy water.
White vinegar is a great natural technique of killing bacteria and neutralization of smells. When your bin is in bad condition and has not been cleaned in a long time, a solution of bleach diluted can give it a tough cleaning.
The Golden Rule: Stay Dry
The greatest error that people commit is putting a new trash bag into a wet bin. The major cause of mold and mildew is moisture at the bottom. Do not reline your bin after washing, or a bag, unless you have wiped it dry or left it in the sun to dry it, otherwise it leaks.
Don’t Forget the Lid
We put our dirty hands on the lid, and the steam of hot food escapes and condenses on the bottom. This forms a sticky substance that captures smells. It is advisable to clean the inside and outside of the lid with a disinfectant wipe regularly (at least once a week).
2. Natural Absorbents for Constant Freshness
After cleaning your bin, you have to find a way of trapping odors before they go into the room. You may put them at the bottom of the bottom of the can, and below the plastic liner.
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Baking Soda:
This is a time-tested one. Spray it heavily on the bottom of the bin. It functions by counteracting acidic odors and not merely covering them.
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Cat Litter:
In case you have the problem of your trash bags leaking frequently, cat litter comes to your rescue. It is intended to take up liquids and trap heavy scents. The thin layer in the bottom of your bin can take up to one week.
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Activated Charcoal:
Small sachets of charcoal which adhere to the inside of the lid can be purchased. Charcoal is extremely porous and it serves as a vacuum, sucking out odors in the air.
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Used Dryer Sheets:
Do not discard used dryer sheets! A sheet of paper folded at the bottom of the trash bag gives a light, fresh smell that masks the slightest smell.
3. Smarter Waste Management Techniques
Your methods of disposing are as important as how you clean. Avoiding smells can be achieved by being tactical on what you put in your main bin.
Separate the Organics
The primary source of garbage stank is food scraps. Peels, coffee grounds and old dinner rots rot easily. Preferably, have another small compost caddy that is used to keep organic waste. Since these are smaller they are emptied more often, leaving the "rot" out of your big kitchen bin.
The Freezer Trick
Assuming you have pieces of raw meat or chicken bones or seafood remnants, do not leave them in the bin for three days until trash collection. Rather, put them in a small bag that is sealed and store them in the freezer. Dispose of them on the trash day morning in the big bag. It is so that the protein will not decompose due to the heat in your kitchen.
Use Newspaper Liners
Put some pieces of old newspaper at the bottom of your garbage bag. In case the bag has a tiny hole, the newspaper will absorb the so-called trash juice before it can get to the bottom of the plastic bin and this will make your next cleaning session much easier.
4. Proper Placement and Airflow
The speed of the decay of things depends on where you dispose of your trash. The foe of a sweet smelling bin is heat. The bodily warmth in high temperature promotes decomposition, therefore, your food scraps will begin to smell much earlier in a hot place.
Store your bins in a cool and well ventilated place. When you have a trash can in your kitchen right next to the oven, or in an area where the afternoon sun is shining on it, then you may want to change its location. In the case of outdoor bins, have them in a cool side-yard as opposed to pushing them against a wall that is in the sun.
5. Better Alternatives: Long-Lasting Odor Control with BagEZ
Conventional plastic garbage cans are odor attractants. The plastic itself is porous, in that, it literally has the ability to absorb smells over time and it is virtually impossible to clean it. Here is the point of modern waste management solutions.
With a hanging system such as BagEZ you do away with the trapped box effect whereby gasses and moisture is trapped. The faster the moisture evaporates through the bag, the slower the bacteria can grow, and when there is air moving around the bag, this is possible.
Why Choose BagEZ?
BagEZ is a versatile, foldable and high density trash bag holder that makes the process of clearing waste easier. All you have to do is have a bag and somewhere to place the holder. It is made to be versatile and thus the ideal companion of different activities:
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Camping:
Keep your camp clean and your garbage out of the reach of curious pets and wild animals.
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Litter:
Keep bags open wide to easily gather, store and carry litter when doing yardwork or community cleanups.
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Parties:
Attach a BagEZ holder to a backyard fence, table, or wall with ease and give the guests an obvious location to place their plates.
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Tailgating:
Be it a cookout or a game, BagEZ will make the task of garbage disposal easy without a huge plastic container.
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Beach & Boats:
It is designed to overcome corrosion, and therefore can be used in salty settings where the traditional bins will rust or blow away.
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Picnics:
BagEZ can be hung straight off your picnic table and you can avoid having to walk to the bin that is far away.
Conclusion:
Long-lasting odor control is achievable for everyone if you stop treating your trash can like a "set it and forget it" item. You can make your home smell good and welcoming by controlling moisture, placing natural absorbents in your home such as baking soda, and paying attention to the location you keep your waste. This can be made even easier by switching to a more flexible solution such as BagEZ which eliminates the bulky and smelly bin out of the equation.
Ready to upgrade your waste management game? Visit our website today at BagEZ to discover how our trash bag holders can make your life cleaner and easier!
FAQs:
Q: How often should I replace the baking soda at the bottom of my bin?
A: To achieve the best outcome, sprinkle a new coating each time you replace the garbage bag so that it can still counter emerging smells.
Q: Can I use BagEZ for heavy construction debris?
A: BagEZ is composed of good steel and very strong; provided your bag is strong enough to carry the weight then the holder can carry it.
Q: Does freezing food scraps really help with smells?
A: Yes! Freezing halts the decomposition process so that meat and bones do not begin to stink when they are still on the garbage truck.
Q: Is white vinegar better than bleach for cleaning bins?
A: Vinegar is safer and better in everyday smells whereas bleach is better in destroying heavy growth of molds or bacteria in case the bin has been neglected.
