Removing odors from trash cans

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Trash can - Garbage bin

When you have emptied the trash can, it usually doesn't smell very good, because the odors have collected in the bin for hours. Here is a tip to keep the trash can from continuing to stink:

Removing odors from trash cans

To eliminate unpleasant odors in the trash can, clean the bin with a solution of 1 part dish soap, 1 part soda, and 10 parts warm water. To further improve the "scent," you can also add a few drops of scented oil. Let the solution soak in the trash can for about 5 minutes, brush off the deposits, and rinse with warm water.

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