We can agree that trash cans are one of the most overlooked essentials in an environment. The trash is tossed into it, it’s still going to get dirty, so why should anybody care? The trash can may be tossed and emptied but the germs and visible dirt in it do not surprisingly scamper off. Your trash cans need routine cleaning to get rid of these germs that can be dangerous to your health and to the environment. So how often should you clean your trash cans – let’s find out!
Frequency
Cleaning your trash can is a non-negotiable but to be in good health and maintain a clean surrounding. You need to clean your trash can at “least” once a month. Note the emphasis on least. This is because every day you put a new bin bag into the can is another day for it to attract dirt and all sort of bacteria. So here’s what we advise: cleaning should not be restricted to once a month. You can also do a quick small cleaning every time you throw out the trash. It doesn’t have to be something rigorous, but simply a quick wipe with soft wipes to get rid of a few visible dirt and wash hands after.
When should this be done?
Now that you know once a month cleaning is acceptable for trash cans, you need to pick a cleaning date once a month for rigorous washing. If you’re too busy, you can schedule every last weekend of the month so you don’t forget. Rigorous washing doesn’t mean you’re doing a whole tank cleanse on your can. All you need are cleaning equipment that can make this possible.
What is this equipment?
For any cleaning to be effectively done, you need the right equipment to do the right job. What is the right equipment for cleaning your trash can? You need your scrub brush, soda, nose masks, sanitizers, detergent, rubber gloves, disinfectants, and wipes. Here are the steps to follow in cleaning your trash can:
- Wear your gloves, and your nose masks, and get ready to clean!
- After throwing out your trash, flush out the dirt or liquid inside with water
- Apply soda and detergent and scrub with your scrub brush
- After scrubbing to satisfaction, rinse out your trash can with water
- Disinfect your bin with premium disinfectants and leave for a while (This gets rid of most germs in your bin)
- After 15 minutes, rinse out the disinfectant and wash with normal detergent
- Wipe out excess water from your trash can with wipes and dry off
- Dispose of your nose mask appropriately and wash rubber gloves with detergent
- Sanitize gloves after washing and dry out under the sun
- And that’s it!
See, it wasn’t so rigorous after all! If this procedure is too overwhelming or you have a busy schedule, reach out to a professional bin cleaning company like Beauty Bins to help out with this. Your environment's health is yours too, don’t neglect it! Beauty Bins is the best Key West garbage can cleaning service, with a unique process using Key West garbage can cleaning trucks to ensure the best Key West trash bin cleaning service. Call Beauty Bins today to get started, or learn more about our unique process here. We also have residential pricing that can be found on this page to learn more.