Monday, October 13, 2014

Quick, Natural Trash Can Freshenening Tip

Go Green in 2014: Week 41

Because it's so late in the day already, I'm going to keep this post short and sweet with a quick tip for naturally freshening the trash can.

As you've surely noticed, the garbage can start to get pretty stinky as it starts to fill up. We have recently downsized to a smaller can, which helps because we have to take out the trash more frequently. However, because we started recycling at the beginning of the year, we throw less in the garbage, so it still take a few days (and sometimes even a week!) to fill up the bin.

The recipe I'm going to share contains one ingredient only: baking soda. Sprinkle a small amount of baking soda into the bottom of a fresh liner to help absorb odors. You can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (lemon or lavender would be great) along with the baking soda, if you so desire. And if it starts to smell before the can is full, simply add a little more baking soda.

Easy, right?

I've used this trick for quite a while now, and it works great. Let me know how it works for you!


Photo courtesy of Flickr / Michael Allen Smith

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Your challenge: This week, use baking soda, and possibly a couple drops of your favorite essential oil, to absorb stinky garbage odors and freshen the trash can.
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**This post is part of a weekly challenge {Go Green in 2014}, during which the author has challenged herself - and you - to find 52 ways to lead a greener life in 2014. You can follow the weekly posts on this page.**

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