Trash cans. Nobody really wants to mess with them. But a nasty trash can can make for a nasty room. So I try to clean mine (i.e., wash them, inside and out) about every 3 months. It’s not as bad as it may seem. Take the cans outside, spray ‘em down inside and out with your preferred cleaning solution. Vinegar does a great job on ‘gunk,’ so I use diluted vinegar with some Borax and a bit of essential oils. Let it sit for a few minutes, then spray it down. Scrub off any ‘leftovers’, and then leave it in a sunny spot. The sunlight will kill any organisms (mildew, etc.).
When you bring the cans back inside put a dryer sheet and a sprinkle of baking soda in the bottom (between the can and the liner). It’ll keep them fresh longer. And fresh cans make for a fresher room! Head over to Rocks in My Dryer for more Works for Me Wednesday tips!
