How to Clean a Trash Can
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Keeping your home clean and smelling fresh starts with proper garbage can cleaning. A dirty trash can can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and unpleasant smells, making your kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor space less sanitary. In this guide, we’ll show you how to clean a trash can effectively, step by step, using simple tools and household cleaners. Whether you’re tackling everyday messes or deep-cleaning a neglected bin, these tips will help keep your garbage cans fresh, hygienic, and smelling fresh.
Step 1
Pour a little Pine-Sol onto a cloth or paper towel.
Step 2
Wipe down your trash receptacle inside and out.
Step 3
Rinse with water, and you're done! Better, right? Remember to throw on some gloves — sometimes it's better to be safe than pretty!
Fights Dirt, Grease & Grime on 100s of Surfaces*
* Do not use on marble, aluminum, copper or wood that is unfinished, unsealed, unpainted, waxed, oiled or worn. Use as directed.
Concentrated Formula
With a concentrated formula that is 2x as strong* to last 2x as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.
*vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
| concentrated formula | Unconcentrated formula |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup in 2 gallons water | ½ cup in 2 gallons water |
| ⅛ cup in 1 gallon water | ¼ cup in 1 gallon water |
| ¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water | ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water |
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PINE-SOL BY THE NUMBERS
2X
CONCENTRATED
FORMULA**
5X
CLEANING
ACTION
REMOVES
99%
OF ALLERGENS
- vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol™ Multi-Surface Cleaner.
** Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander.