9 Clever Tips for Dealing with Kitchen Trash

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Image Credit: Joe Lingeman Trash duty is no one’s favorite chore. So we gathered these ideas that will get things smelling a little fresher, make it easier to replace the bags, and more.

Drill holes in the can or the liner.

Image Credit: Joe Lingeman Holes toward the bottom of your can or liner will allow air to flow and help your bag slide right out when you pull it.

Keep bags from falling in with an upside-down hook.

Image Credit: Joe Lingeman Attach a Command hook to the side of your can, stick it on there upside-down, and loop the drawstring around the hook.

Sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom of the can.

Image Credit: Joe Lingeman It will help prevent and absorb smells. You can also use coffee beans, cat litter, or charcoal, etc.

Or add a cotton ball.

Image Credit: JpegPhotographerArtistIO Soak a cotton ball in a few drops of essential oil and drop it into the can. You’ll end up with a fragrant little odor-fighting cloud.

Store your bags in a reusable bin.

Image Credit: Sarah Crowley Drop the roll of trash bags into a plastic bin and pull the last bag out from the middle and thread it through the bin’s handle. This way, you can pull out a new one just like it’s a tissue.

Or store them at the bottom of the can.

Image Credit: Joe Lingeman Toss your bags into the bottom of your trash can. Just grab one when it’s time to re-line the can.

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