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Trash Can That Smells Bad? Tip for deodorizing it with baking soda.

Trash Can That Smells Bad? Tip for deodorizing it with baking soda.

The kitchen trash can smells bad, or even worse, does it stink?

It is not a fatality! Yes, but then, what to do?

Here's a simple trick to deodorize it and keep it always smelling good.

The anti-odor trick is to use baking soda to say goodbye to bad smells:

Trash Can That Smells Bad? Tip for deodorizing it with baking soda.

How to

1. Clean the inside and outside of the trash can with 50% vinegar water.

2. Let the open bin dry well to prevent moisture from stagnating inside.

3. Pass a dry cloth through it so that it is completely dry.

4. Before putting a bag back, sprinkle some baking soda inside the trash can. No need to put a lot because it's effective.

5. After putting the garbage bag back, also sprinkle the inside of the bag to prevent odors from forming.

Result

There you go, you've deodorized your trash can! No more bad garbage smells for 2 good months :-)

Now you know how to clean a smelly trash can. Baking soda is an economical and natural good smell.

You will see, it is an excellent deodorizer for the plastic or metal trash can. Diaper odors can't resist!

If you don't have baking soda, you can find some here.

Your turn...

Have you tried this grandma's trick to avoid bad smells from the trash? Let us know in the comments if it works for you. We can't wait to read you!