If you are like me, and find yourself overly conscious of every odour good or bad that comes from your home, you have definitely gone through the process of finding great alternatives to keeping your bin fresh throughout the week.

Often, when overflowing our trash cans are prone to giving off a very strong odor. This could be due to a number of reasons like the contents that have been thrown in the bin to the area at which the bin has been placed.

If you’re looking for some great tips and tricks on how to keep your bin fresh without using chemicals, read more down below:

1.) A slice of lemon:

It’s safe to say that lemon is one of the best natural ingredients to use if you’re looking for a thorough clean. Lemon due to its acidity, is great for killing bacteria and is considered a natural antiseptic. Bins are often breeding grounds for bacteria because of the various contents we dispose of in them.

To keep your bin fresh and free of foul odours, consider cutting a few slices of these sour goodies and placing them at the bottom of your bin.

2.) Bicarbonate of soda:

We often take the power of bicarb for granted. Not only does this gem help to remove stubborn stains and debris, but it’s a great option to also keep your bin clean and free of bad odours. Bicarb has a neutralising element that is sure to help contain or get rid of smells.

Simply take a few tablespoons of bicarb and spread it well underneath your bin bag.

3.) Vinegar:

If you find your bin often has a foul smell, it might be time for a deep clean/steam. Vinegar similar to lemon and bicarb, can help to contain smells due to its acidity and neutralising elements.

To steam your bin, simply pour some boiling water with a few drops of white vinegar, close the bin lid, and allow the vinegar to work its magic. Once it has sat for about an hour, make sure to rinse and pat dry.

4.) Recycling old newspaper:

One of the key reasons why your bin might be smelling is because of the debris and wetness left in the bin due to the food, which can cause a smell due to bacteria. A good way to prevent this is by layering your bin every week with old newspapers. Newspaper layering, alongside wrapping foods like meat or vegetables that are being thrown away in newspapers, will keep smells at bay due to the newspaper soaking up that liquid.

5.) Consider the area of placement:

Your home bin should always be kept in areas that are dry, well-ventilated, and cool. The bin should never be in contact with areas of the house that are in direct heat, as the light will encourage bacteria growth and decomposition, which in turn will cause a smell.

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