Trash Can Maintenance

Learn how to keep maggots out of a trash can by controlling food waste, leaks, moisture, lids, cleaning routines and hot-weather trash habits.

Motion sensor vs step-on trash can: choose by hygiene, reliability, pets, batteries, cleaning, noise, cost and kitchen fit.

Use this pull-out trash can cabinet size guide to measure 12, 15, 18 and 24 inch cabinets, depth, height, rails and bag clearance.

Find the right under-sink trash can size by measuring cabinet width, plumbing, lid clearance, bag removal space and 5-10 gallon bin fit.

If you opened your trash can and found maggots, the first goal Read more

Choose trash can sizes by room, from 1-3 gallon bathroom and bedroom bins to 10-16 gallon kitchen cans and larger garage cans.

Learn how to clean a trash can with soap, baking soda, vinegar, and proper drying so odors do not come back after changing the bag.