Nobody enjoys smelling the trash can while eating or cooking. This foul scent can take over your kitchen, and sometimes the odor remains even after taking out the trash.

Cleaning your trash can may be the best solution, but what can you do if the odors keep returning? Luckily, we have some easy solutions so you can deodorize your trash can!

1. Baking Soda

You probably already know that baking soda is widely used for cleaning. However, did you know it could be your solution to a smelly trash can? 

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer, great for neutralizing unpleasant odors. Just sprinkle half a cup of baking soda at the bottom of your trash can and let it take care of the smells.

Extra tip: If you’re struggling with cleaning stuck-on food scraps in your bin, you can rub some baking soda on them to remove the residue.

2. Cat Litter

An alternative to baking soda is kitty litter. The primary function of cat litter is to absorb bad smells! So, why not give it a try with your trash can?

Follow the same procedure as with the baking soda method! Sprinkle some kitty litter at the bottom of the can. The litter also absorbs moisture, so it will help you control any leaks or spills in the trash can.

3. Dryer Sheets

Another thing you can try is using dryer sheets. This method will absorb the bad smells and leave your trash can with a fresh and clean scent.

When taking out the trash, drop a couple of sheets at the bottom of the can before putting the new bag in the bin. That’s it! You can let the dryer sheets work their magic.

4. Cotton Balls

We have one more trick for you to try! Here’s how the cotton balls work: 

• Grab your favorite essential oil and put a few drops of your selected scent in the cotton balls. You can also use vanilla extract. 
• Once you have them ready, all that’s left to do is drop the cotton balls at the bottom of the bin. 

Simple, right? The essential oils will cover the foul odors with pleasant scents! The best part of this tip is that you can choose what you want your kitchen to smell like without having to drown it in air fresheners!

However, you still need to wash the can!

If you want an odor-free home, you can’t forget to wash your trash can—once a week or every two weeks should be enough.

Also, don’t forget to take out the trash. That’s half the work of having a trash can that doesn’t smell bad!

Do you need help cleaning the rest of your house?

Now that the smelly trash can is covered, what about the rest of your house? Maintaining a regular cleaning routine will keep your home smelling fresh. However, cleaning takes a lot of time!

But you don’t need to worry; cleaning is what House Keep-Up does best! We can tackle all the essential chores in your home so you can stop worrying about avoiding bad smells. Book now.