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The hot and humid weather always seems to bring out the worst in garbage containers and bins\u2014making them major \u201cstink producers\u201d this time of year. When the temperature begins to climb, bacteria can multiply very quickly, making your bins an effective breeding source for disease and unpleasant odours, as well as attracting a host of unwanted pests. COURTESY: http:\/\/www.cleanitrecycling.com\/keeping-your-bins-clean-this-summer\/<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n If the can is particularly SMELLY\u2026you might want to whip up this batch of homemade disinfectant <\/span>2. Clean your containers on trash day.\u00a0<\/span>The best time to clean your bins is on garbage day, immediately after your trash has been picked up. The bins will be empty, giving you the green light to roll up your sleeves and get to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span>3. Find a convenient place to wash your bins.\u00a0<\/span>Move your bins to a suitable place where you won\u2019t mind getting wet and soapy\u2014places like the backyard or the driveway are good options.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/span>4. Get to work.\u00a0<\/span>Wipe down the outside of the bin with some dishwashing liquid or bio-degradable cleaner. Then pour a bucket of hot soapy water into the container and use a garden hose or mop to clean the inside of your bin.<\/p>\n <\/span> <\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0 The hot and humid weather always seems to bring out the worst in garbage containers and bins\u2014making them major \u201cstink producers\u201d this time of year. When the temperature begins to climb, bacteria can multiply very quickly, making your bins an effective breeding source for disease and unpleasant odours, as well as attracting a host […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":56066,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kitchen-tips"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Plastic-Waste.jpg?fit=650%2C430&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc0QIf-4ZF","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-21 14:23:17","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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Here are a few useful suggestions to help prevent your bins from turning into a breeding ground for germs and bacteria this summer.
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\u2022 To contain flies, maggots and smells, make sure to keep the lids of your bins closed at all times.
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\u2022 To help soak up moisture and prevent waste from sticking to your bins, place newspapers in the bottom of them.
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\u2022 Don\u2019t leave leftover food uncovered before you put it into your bin. Instead, wrap food in some newspaper prior to throwing it out.
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\u2022 When possible, try to keep your bins away from direct sunlight. This will help minimize odours that can attract flies. Also try to keep the bin away from your open windows and doors.
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\u2022 It is a good idea to compost as much organic waste as possible. It will help stop your bin from overflowing as well as prevent it from producing unpleasant smells.
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\u2022 Empty disposable diapers into your toilet before you throw them into the bin. Using reusable diapers may also be a good alternative.
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\u2022 Have your bins regularly cleaned and disinfected. Proper maintenance of your bins will help eliminate germs and bacteria.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong>
3\/4 cup of chlorine bleach<\/span>
1 gallon warm water<\/span>
1 tablespoon powdered laundry detergent
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Directions:<\/span><\/strong>
Mix the ingredients in a cleaning bucket and pour into the trash container. Let sit for 15 minutes, then using a long handled scrub brush, scrub the insides of the can. Rinse with the hose, and turn it upside down in order to let all the water drain out of it.\u00a0<\/span>Turn the garbage bin back around so that it is right-side up, and let it dry in the sun all day\u00a0<\/span>Finally\u2026.spray the inside of the garbage bin thoroughly with a disinfectant\u00a0<\/span>How do I wash my bin?\u00a0<\/span>Your bins are designed to store your waste safely until it is time to empty them. In many cases, it is up to you to keep your bin clean and odour-free. Here are some helpful tips on to how to keep your bins looking and smelling great.\u00a0<\/span>1. Remove your bins from the garage.\u00a0<\/span>Before you get started on the road to a sparkling bin, you will more than likely want to haul your bins out of the garage. Your family or other tenants that you have to share the garage with will be grateful to you for not opening up that dreaded can of worms in the garage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
5. Pour out the soapy water and rinse.<\/p>\n
Once you are finished cleaning,pour the contents down the toilet. Finallyrinse your bin with clean water. You can also rinse your container with lemon juice, vinegar, or baking soda. This will help minimize odours and keep the bugs at bay.<\/span><\/p>\n