How to Use Baking Soda to Deodorize a Trash Can

Whether you have a garbage can or recyclable container, disposables can develop ugly odors. Garbage cans can be a unsightly spot for bacteria and microbes to accumulate, creating an unpleasant stench. The combination of rotting foods and dirty diapers can create a scent that may be difficult to get rid of, even after taking the trash out. Keep smells to a minimum by applying baking soda to your wastebasket. Versatile and affordable, baking soda is a must-have for cooking, cleaning, and personal use. Have your trash benefit from the scent absorbing powers of baking soda.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Water
• Garbage can
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Freshen your recyclables before they're picked up for collection day. Sprinkle baking soda on top of your recyclables on a regular basis.

2. Clean your recyclables container. On collection day, clean your container by sprinkling baking soda on a wet sponge. Scrub with the sponge and baking soda. Rinse the container.

3. Reduce garbage can odors in trash bags. Sprinkle baking soda between garbage layers as they accumulate.

4. Reduce garbage can odors of the actual trash can. Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the can in order to absorb scents at the bottom of your trash can.

5. Wash and deodorize your trash can. On a regular basis, clean your garbage can using 1 cup baking soda per 1 gallon of water.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to incorporate both methods: sprinkling baking soda onto accumulating layers and deep cleaning with water and baking soda. Though sprinkling baking soda helps deodorize, it only masks the odor. Use water and baking soda to do a full cleanse on your garbage can

Resources

• Tips for Kitchen--Waste Basket--Arm and Hammer
• The Smell of Garbage--Waste Age