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How To Clean Trash Cans

Trash cans can quickly become dirty and smelly, making them a breeding ground for bacteria. Learn some easy tips for keeping your garbage cans clean and odor-free.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Keyword: cleaning garbage can, cleaning trash can, disinfecting smelly trash can
Servings: 1 Cleaning
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • Scrub Brush

Ingredients

  • Baking Soda
  • Vinegar
  • Dish Soap

Instructions

  • Dump out the inside of your trash can to get any smaller trash or paper that has fallen down into the can.
  • Spray down the inside of the trash can with some water.
  • Add dish soap and vinegar to the inside of trash can. Use the toilet brush to scrub all around the can.
  • When you finish scrubbing, rinse the trash can with water. Give it another scrub to make sure you have everything clean and scrubbed off.
  • Then rinse it one more time. If your trash can was really dirty to begin with you may need to repeat these steps again.
  • Allow garbage can to dry.