THE warm weather can cause your kitchen bin to be emit unwanted odours.
To stop your leftover from marinating in the heat, experts have revealed five simple to keep your bin smelling fresh all long.
Echo News spoke to a variety of pros and rounded up the top five steps to a fresh bin.
First, cleaning companyMethodrecommendedemptying your bin every couple of days.
They added that this is especially necessary if you’ve just thrown away anything “particularly pungent”;;.
“If you’re dealing with food waste, consider getting a compost bin to separate out organic scraps and reduce bin stink altogether,”;; they explained.
Ryan Kaila, who works as a waste and recycling expert forKingfisher Direct, revealed another way to limit bad smells in your bin.
“Baking soda is a household item that can be used to reduce foul smells in the bin,”;; he advised.
“Simply sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda in the bottom of the bin before placing a new bin liner in.”;;
He explained that baking soda is effective in neutralising odour molecules in the air.
According to the expert, for this hack to work effectively, you should always wash your bin thoroughly beforehand.
Keeping your bins out of direct sunlight can also help prevent foul smells, says Michael Bogoyavlenskiy, CEO ofCleaning Express.
“First, try to keep your bins in the shade if you can, as this’ll limit how hot they get,”;; he explained.
“If it’s not possible to move them, consider building a bin storage area that provides some shade.”;;
He also suggested double-baggingparticularly smelly items, including fish packaging, before throwing away.
You can also sprinkle in scented products along with baking soda, battling the bad odours.
Scented bin liners and bin fresheners are popular choices, while anti-bacterial sprays, such asMethod’s all-purpose cleaner, can also be added to a bin before adding a bin bag.
Finally, you will want to ensure your bin remains dry as moisture can significantly increase bacteria levels, causing bad odours.
If you notice condensation inside your bin, wipe it down with a microfibre clothbefore replacing the bin liner.
The experts at Method also recommend disposing of any food waste in sealed containers.
This helps to prevent the buildup of unwanted residue at the bottom of your bin, helping to keep things fresh and reduce unwanted smells.
