‘Has the dustbin become the home of foul smell?’ Clean in minutes with these easy home tips!

It is generally seen that no matter how much cleaning is done in the house, if the dustbin is dirty then the whole environment feels bad. Many times, due to the moisture of old garbage, vegetable peels, closed lids and heat, the bad smell remains inside and increases with the passage of time. Many times we throw away the dustbin and buy a new one, but after a few days, similar problems start appearing in the new dustbin too. In such a situation, the smell emanating from the dustbin spreads not only in the kitchen but also in the entire room. This is why it becomes necessary to clean the dustbin properly and from time to time, so that the house can remain clean and odor free.

First of all empty the dustbin completely and start washing by adding hot water. Hot water loosens stuck particles of debris, making it easier to clean with a brush. It is better to wear rubber gloves to avoid dirt and bacteria from getting on your hands during cleaning. If there is a very old stain in the dustbin then you can dip it in hot water for some time. Then rub thoroughly inside and out with mild soap or detergent. By repeating this process, the smell of the first layer reduces significantly.

Baking soda is considered very effective in the next step of cleaning because it is a natural deodorizer. Make a paste by mixing one tablespoon of baking soda in lukewarm water and spread it with a brush on the entire surface of the dustbin. Leave it for 20 minutes so that it absorbs the odor accumulated inside and can affect the stains. If you want, you can also sprinkle dry baking soda and leave it overnight, this will gradually eliminate the bad smell. Wash with water the next day; The results will be clearly visible and the smell will reduce significantly.

The mixture of vinegar and lemon also makes the dustbin look like new. Mix half a cup of white vinegar and the squeeze of a whole lemon in water and fill it in a spray bottle. Now sprinkle this solution on every part inside and outside the dustbin and leave it for 10-15 minutes. Vinegar kills bacteria, while lemon lightens stains and leaves a fragrance. After the time is over, rub it lightly with a brush and wash it with water. If you want, you can also add a few drops of tea tree oil, which further increases the antibacterial effect. This mixture effectively disinfects the dustbin.

The most important step is to dry the dustbin thoroughly after washing it. Wet or damp dustbin can again breed bacteria and bad smell, so it is better to keep it in air or sunlight for 1-2 hours. Sunlight acts as a natural disinfectant and also reduces the odor hidden in the dustbin. If the dustbin is used daily, then after it dries, you can keep some baking soda or a small piece of camphor inside it. This controls both moisture and odor and also reduces the hassle of frequent cleaning.

To get rid of bad smell forever, it is important to take out the garbage on time every day and separate wet waste from dry waste. Apart from this, clean it once a week with the above mentioned home remedies, so that the dustbin remains shiny and clean. If the garbage is very foul smelling, then make sure to use dustbin bag in the dustbin, this prevents the garbage from sticking and makes cleaning easier. This regular care ensures that the dustbin will not only look like new but will also keep the house clean and fresh.