On the days between garbage collection, plenty of trash can accumulate in bins. The decomposing rubbish can release foul odors that waft throughout the house. To keep bad smells at bay while waiting for garbage collection, follow the advice here. 

How to Prevent Trash From Smelling

1. Smaller Trash Bins

Not letting trash accumulate in the house is the first step in combating odor buildup. When you use large garbage receptacles, there’s more time for food waste and other debris at the bottom to rot as the container becomes full. To eliminate this problem, use smaller trash cans. They will fill up quickly, prompting you to bag up the trash more frequently and take it outside for garbage collection.  

2. Upgrade Trash Bags

The type of trash bags you use could contribute to the intensity of undesirable smells. Not only do odors seep out of flimsy plastic bags, but the material could also tear easily. Oils, liquids, used cat litter, food particles, and other grime can end up caked inside the container, causing lingering smells.

When shopping for trash bags, choose thick, odor-blocking varieties. The carbon lining of the durable material prevents odors from seeping out. You can also find bags that absorb trash smells and have fragrance particles to mask the stench.

3. Baking Soda

Many homeowners keep open boxes of baking soda in refrigerators to neutralize smells. That’s because baking soda lowers the pH of acidic waste to eliminate odors. This can be used in trash cans, too, by sprinkling a thin layer of baking soda in the empty can. You can also apply baking soda to the bag or sprinkle it on top of trash as it accumulates.

Contacting the technicians at X Waste Inc in Pekin, IL, for regular trash removal will also ensure bad odors don’t stick around. With curbside trash pickup, recycling services, and roll-off dumpster rental available, you can get rid of rubbish more frequently. To learn about their garbage collection options available in the Tazewell County area, call (309) 353-4388 or look for service details on their website. Keep up with announcements on Facebook.