How to Clean Your Garbage Can - Indoor & Outdoor (Clean My Space)

In this video Melissa teaches us how to clean an indoor and outdoor garbage can - because let's face it, we treat these things like trash!

COMMENT QUESTION: When was the last time you cleaned your garbage can?

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[marylyons]

I have found that using a toilet brush, instead of stretching to get my hand to the bottom of the trashcan makes it much easier to clean, I'm all about easy. I love all of your tips, I find them to be very useful. Thank you.

[MarriageMotherhood]

I clean my trash can daily because I have 2 little ones that LOVE to touch it. Thanks for sharing!

[robandannapeeling]

Melissa (and Chad) - First of all, congratulations! Baby Riley is and it's so cool to see y'all settle into the parenting life, and share the challenges as well as the joy. :D

Second, I wanted to say THANK YOU for this channel and all the things you've shared with us. Not just how to clean without the harsh chemicals, simple decluttering tips, or ways to make the process easier (although these are all certainly appreciated!) but for being upbeat, encouraging, and honest. It's a lot easier to say "Hey, I can do this not-fun thing I have to do" when the tips are coming from someone who not only admits to what challenges she has in carrying out her own advice, but who's made a successful business out of something she really dislikes. 👍

Personally, I found your channel at exactly the right time - we'd just bought a house built in 1963, with only 2 previous owners, and there's still plenty of residual cleaning to do. Besides which there's no dishwasher, and very little carpet... So your tips on hand-washing dishes and mop essentials have been especially helpful. Not to mention all the other tips which I use regularly (the weed killer with dish soap is such a winner, btw.)

Anyway, I chose this video to comment on because that garbage can lives in our kitchen as well, and seeing it helped me feel more connected to what you're saying in general, strange as that may seem.

Keep being awesome, Maker family!

~ A.P.

PS, funny story about the garbage cans: they come in a set of two. We can't use the littler one on the floor anymore because our dog very quickly figured out how to activate the motion sensor and get at all the "good sniffs." 😜

[anandabricker]

I've been loving your videos for years and have listened to your tips again and again. Keep them coming! One thing that helps me with my trash cans (and kills two ongoing chores at once) is when I change my bags - I choose one old magazine I'm done with and push it to the bottom of the bottom of the bag. This removes the extra air that makes things pop out of a newly relined can, gets rid of reading clutter, and serves like your trick with the newspaper. :)

[katiefrolichman]

Melissa, you can also toss a couple dryer sheets in the bottom, too!

[ivanrajan]

Great work Melissa. Now even our garbage can looks clean and fresh. Thanks a lot 👍☺

[shawtieexxx]

Its a Bin! Thanks for all the tips Makers :) I'm ashamed to say my bins are well overdue for a clean, so this will be first on the list this weekend!

[Jenna]

Your channel is a lifesaver for new homemakers!!! Awesome tips and vids

[karajfree]

NYC apartment dweller, I use the tub for this and cleaning other large items!

[johnnyslounge]

Thanks for the tips. Looks like the outdoor garbage bin and I will be spending some quality time together this coming weekend! Always appreciate your tutorials.

[pamelalynam]

This video could not have come at a better time. We are moving houses and our garbage cans stink! I will definitely be using these tips.

[tyneseegmiller]

Just don't dump vinegar mixture on the grass...I killed a big spot on my lawn by accident:-) .Thanks for this video!

[AndrielleHillis]

A couple months ago.

My method:
Step 1: pour about a cup of backing soda and a bottle of vinegar into the bottom. Swish around for about five minutes.
Step 2: add a quarter cup of dish soap and set in the shower/tub. Fill with hot water to the brim and let soak for about an hour. Stick lid in the can.
Step 3: Dump the water down the drain and dry the can and lid.

[theo]

Melissa, you inspire me a lot!! I will be moving into my new home in a month or so. I've started watching all your videos... love them totally. I wish to follow your cleaning regimen!! Thank you. You are awesome! Lots of love and hugs to you...

[aixabal]

I use the vinegar/dish soap mixture for our tub and it does wonders (:

[turbokitty]

I just cleaned my bin using this method. I am so happy with the result. I did go over the outside of the bin with my water and vinegar mix as it is stainless steel and my all purpose left it a little streaky.

[babash]

Your cleaning skills are on another level! Love the channel

[Bekindtopeople]

I the highlights in your hair!!!💕💖 wonderful tips on cleaning our trash/garbage cans.

[lynnettawilliams]

I love my multipupose spay I use vinagar and ajax grapefruit dish soap it smells so strong and amazing cleans amazing

[MariposaRedimida]

I came here for tips on how to get rid of the smell of my compost bin. It is FOUL. I wash it with dish soap or spray it with Lysol but the smell doesn't quite go away. Baking soda it is then!
Thanks, Melissa