Trash cans are an essential part of life and living in a tidy space, but do you take yours for granted? If you haven’t purchased a bin in a while, let me tell you, they are not cheap. Depending on what you’re looking for (kitchen can, bathroom trash, outdoor bin), they can range in price from $5 to more than $300! Even the most expensive trash can will get dirty, because, well, trash goes in it.
When it comes to trash can selection you can really cater to what you need in your life. Want a cute one for your kid’s room? They have those! Don’t want to touch the trash can that is in the kitchen? You can get one of those, too! Whatever your heart desires, because the more you like the trash can, the more likely you are to keep it well maintained.
So you’ve spent all this time and money on searching for the perfect trash can, and it is finally here! Now just start tossing every little thing in the trash can you can think of! You didn’t think it was that easy did you? There’s a couple of things to make sure you are doing each time you use that trash can to ensure the longevity of the product.
First and foremost, please use a trash bag. Your friendly Eckler cleaners would love to remind you that trash bags are essential in keeping trash all together for easy disposal. Did you know that whenever Eckler cleaners come to your house they throw away your trash? Cleanup is so much easier when you plop a bag in there. No one wants to be grabbing an old banana peel, chewed up gum, or (dare I say) a used pantyliner at the bottom of the can, or stick their fingers in a mysterious goo that has formed at the bottom of the bin. Using a trash bag will go a long way in protecting your product and keeping gross trash where it belongs.
Physically cleaning your trash will also help with the longevity and any lingering smells. Using a gentle cleaner like Dawn, some warm water and a rag to get those stubborn spots off will work wonders as long as you keep on top of it! Some trash cans may not need to be cleaned very often, but kitchen and bathroom trash cans need regular cleaning, especially if you don’t use a trash bag.
Trash cans are often the last thing we think of when purchasing products and keeping them clean. So do yourself a favor and check out your trash cans around the house and give them a good wipe down.
Written by: Jessica Cobb
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