Garbage smells, though unpleasant, are luckily very easy to deal with in most cases. Only a few basic items are needed to keep rooms smelling fresh and the cost for keeping the garbage smell out of a room is minimal. If possible, one of the best ways to keep a house from smelling like garbage is to not leave bags of garbage sitting around the house. Move garbage bags outside or take them to the dump when they become full, if possible. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Use scented garbage bags in your garbage can to cover up the smell of garbage as much as possible. Sprinkle the bottom of the garbage can each time you change the bag with baking soda to neutralize odors.
2. Wash garbage can often, both inside and out to eliminate garbage smells caused by spilled food decaying on the can's surface. Use warm water and dish detergent to wash can. For extra odor control, add a sprinkle of baking soda to the water when washing it, as well.
3. Purchase garbage cans that have tight-fitting lids to keep garbage smells enclosed within the can. Garbage cans that have foot petals to open them are usually especially good for this.
4. Separate garbage as much as possible. Put food, diapers and anything else particularly smells in a separate bag that is emptied each day and disposed of immediately, or if that's not possible, at least put it in an area that you don't spend as much time in, like a garage or basement.
5. Place air fresheners around rooms that contain garbage cans. There are air fresheners that periodically spray the room with scent on their own, as well as plug in air fresheners and free-standing ones.
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