Do’s and Don’ts of In-House Trash Bin Cleaning

Keeping Your Kitchen Garbage Can Clean

Trash cans tend to house sticky, messy liquids, scraps of food, and a plethora of other smelly things. They are a breeding ground for bacteria, germs, and foul smells. To prevent the growth of odors, germs, and potential insect and rodent issues, it is just as important to clean your indoor trash cans as the ones outside.

Our garbage bin cleaning tips can help you make sure your cans are clean and that trash stays where it belongs. At EZ Bin Cleaning, we care about our friends and family in the Coachella Valley and want your family to stay healthy while enjoying a stench-free home.

Call EZ Bin Cleaning for trash, recycle, and compost bin cleaning services in the Coachella Valley.

The Do’s of Kitchen Bin Cleaning

1. Clean your kitchen trash can monthly unless there is a big spill. Use a disinfectant cleaning solution and be sure to let the bin dry before replacing the bag. If you tend to have strong-smelling trash, you can spray disinfectant into the bin each time you take the trash out and replace the bag.
2. Use bags for your trash and recycling. This greatly reduces the number of spills and food scraps that end up in the bin and helps to keep messes and lingering smells to a minimum.
3. Wear gloves. You don’t know what germs are breeding in your garbage, so it is best to be safe and keep your hands clean while you disinfect your bins.

The Don’ts of Kitchen Bin Cleaning

1. Don’t put too much trash in the bin. An overstuffed bin creates more opportunities for spills and makes it harder to take the trash out. It also makes it harder to fully close the bag, which may cause the trash to attract more pets once set outside or make it easier for them to get into the bag and make a mess.
2. Don’t put trash in a wet bin. When you wash out your bin, let it dry completely (drip dry upside down) before putting it in a new bag. This will help prevent mold, bacteria, and germs from making the moist bin their home.
3. Don’t put food scraps in the trash bin. Keep compostable food scraps separate from your regular trash. Liquids and food are the biggest culprits for foul smells, especially once they combine with other substances in your garbage can.
4. Don’t use trash bags that are too big. Bags that sag and don’t fit tightly around the rim of your bin can fall into the trash can and the trash will end up between the bag and the bin or getting onto the floor.

Call EZ Bin Cleaning for Outdoor Trash, Recycle, and Compost Bin Cleaning!

Although it may be your job to keep your small kitchen bins clean, it’s our job to wash and sanitize your outdoor trash bins. We are happy to offer our Coachella Valley customers options for regular bin cleanings, so you can rest assured your bins are sanitized and smelling fresh.

Let our Coachella Valley bin cleaning professionals take care of your garbage and other bins to keep germs, bacteria, and pests at bay. Call us today at EZ Bin Cleaning to get started.