Garbage is not something you necessarily associate with pleasant smells. But a waste bin should not stink and become an unpleasant nuisance either. Unpleasant smells can quickly develop in the kitchen waste bin. This is partly due to the smell of the discarded waste. On the other hand, fermentation and rotting processes also start in the garbage.

However, you don't have to simply accept unpleasant smells from the kitchen trash can. Find out here how you can effectively deal with unpleasant smells in the kitchen trash can. The following measures will help to eliminate and prevent odors in the trash can.

What should I keep in mind when cleaning the trash can in the kitchen?

If you want to keep your kitchen trash can fresh, then regular cleaning is an important tip. When the empty trash can smells bad, it's time to clean it. The best way to do this is to use hot water and vinegar essence or washing-up liquid.

In any case, make sure that the cleaning agent is suitable for your waste container. If unpleasant smells have already developed, then allow the mixture of water and cleaning agent to take effect for half an hour. You should have removed coarse dirt beforehand. Then use an old sponge or an old dish brush to scrub the waste container.

Cleaning will prevent mold from forming and prevent odors from reappearing. Before you can use the kitchen trash can as usual again, let it dry thoroughly.

A special plastic cleaner is also suitable for heavily soiled waste bins. Check in advance whether the cleaning agent you choose is suitable for your waste bin. If you clean regularly, you can usually do without harsh cleaning agents. Instead, use a little washing-up liquid and vinegar essence mixed with water. This should be sufficient if you clean regularly.

You can prevent excessive odors, bacteria build-up and heavy soiling. It is important to empty the kitchen trash can regularly. Smaller containers help to dispose of waste more quickly. Use your trash can in conjunction with a bag, as this will protect it better. In summer, you should dispose of your kitchen waste as far away from the sun as possible.

To combat odors as effectively as possible, it is essential to handle waste correctly. Regular cleaning and proper separation of waste are essential. We at Müllex are happy to support you with our waste separation systems for waste disposal.

How do I properly dispose of waste in the kitchen trash can?

Another helpful tip for a fresh garbage can in the kitchen is to dispose of the garbage regularly. This also includes sorting and separating the garbage. Store dry waste such as glass containers, plastic containers, waste paper, cans and other recyclable materials away from the kitchen garbage. This is often damp and therefore unpleasant smells are more likely to develop.

To avoid bad smells, you should rinse out empty food packaging such as glasses and yoghurt pots. Then let them dry before putting them in the appropriate waste bin. You should not throw kitchen waste directly into the waste bin. It is best to protect it with a garbage bag. Very wet waste can also be wrapped in newspaper.

Experience shows that organic waste also accumulates in the kitchen. It is difficult to avoid odors here. For this reason, it is a good idea to use a small container for organic waste, such as the POT compost bin. As soon as it is full, it is disposed of. In summer, it is especially important to dispose of organic waste every two to three days.

You can protect your organic waste container by lining it with an old egg carton or newspaper. This will absorb moisture and reduce unpleasant odors.

If you are looking for a clever waste separation system for the kitchen, then you have come to the right place. We have the right waste separation system for every collection behavior. The X-LINE is our flexible product line for existing drawer pull-outs.

Today, clever waste systems are in demand that make it easier for you to separate your waste at home. The X-LINE models allow for seven-way separation. This means you can easily sort organic waste and dry waste.

Prevent too much moisture in the kitchen trash can

Moisture in the waste bin can contribute to the formation of bacteria and odors. Therefore, another important tip is to avoid too much moisture in the kitchen trash can. To absorb the moisture in the waste bin, you can line the bottom with newspaper. Very moist waste such as fruit scraps or tea bags can be wrapped in newspaper before disposing of it.

Wrapping in newspaper is also recommended for strongly smelling waste. Do this with leftover fish, meat and onions, for example, to counteract odors. This way you keep the development of bacteria to a minimum. Smaller amounts of newspaper and cardboard can also be put on the compost. You can also use some newspaper to line the organic waste.

On the way to a fresh garbage can in the kitchen, it can be helpful to neutralize odors. Our fourth tip is therefore: use baking soda. It is a very versatile kitchen aid. With baking soda or baking powder, you can not only clean baking trays, but also neutralize odors in the garbage can.

To do this, put some baking soda or baking powder that contains baking soda into the garbage bag. This also has a preventative effect. Baking soda absorbs moisture and thus deprives bacteria of part of their basis for life. Coffee powder, coffee beans and cat litter have a similar effect.

Smelly trash can in the kitchen: How to prevent it

Do you want to get rid of annoying smells from the kitchen trash can in the long term? Then it is best to prevent them from occurring in the first place. Our fifth tip is therefore: prevent smells from the kitchen trash can. At the same time, this is a summary of all the tips mentioned above.

Here’s how to keep your kitchen trash can fresh:

Clever waste separation with products from Müllex

If you follow these tips, nothing should stand in the way of a fresh garbage can in the kitchen. Waste disposal is particularly successful with a cleverly designed waste separation system from Müllex. Please feel free to contact us and use our contact form for your request. We will be happy to advise you on the right garbage can for the kitchen.