That bin smell isn't the rubbish
How to clean a kitchen bin
Empty the bin, take it outside or into the shower, and scrub the inside, lid, hinge and pedal with hot water, washing-up liquid and a long-handled brush. Rinse, dry it completely upside down, then sprinkle bicarbonate of soda in the bottom before the new liner goes in.
Wear gloves. Washing-up liquid is enough for most bins; if you want a disinfectant, use it on its own, follow the label and rinse well. Never mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar or other cleaners: together they release toxic gas. If you used the shower, rinse and clean it afterwards.
Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.
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Step by step
- Empty the bin and lift out any inner bucket
- Take it outside, or stand it in the shower, and rinse out the loose gunk
- Scrub the inside, the lid, the hinge and the pedal with hot water, washing-up liquid and a long-handled brush; check under the rim and the lid seal, where drips dry on
- Rinse and leave it upside down until completely dry, in the sun if you can
- Sprinkle a thin layer of bicarbonate of soda in the bottom and fit a fresh liner
- Wipe the lid and handle weekly and wash the whole bin once a month
FAQ
How to clean a kitchen bin?
Empty the bin, take it outside or into the shower, and scrub the inside, lid, hinge and pedal with hot water, washing-up liquid and a long-handled brush. Rinse, dry it completely upside down, then sprinkle bicarbonate of soda in the bottom before the new liner goes in.
What are the steps to clean a kitchen bin?
1. Empty the bin and lift out any inner bucket. 2. Take it outside, or stand it in the shower, and rinse out the loose gunk. 3. Scrub the inside, the lid, the hinge and the pedal with hot water, washing-up liquid and a long-handled brush; check under the rim and the lid seal, where drips dry on. 4. Rinse and leave it upside down until completely dry, in the sun if you can. 5. Sprinkle a thin layer of bicarbonate of soda in the bottom and fit a fresh liner. 6. Wipe the lid and handle weekly and wash the whole bin once a month.
Is it safe to clean a kitchen bin at home?
Yes, with care. Wear gloves. Washing-up liquid is enough for most bins; if you want a disinfectant, use it on its own, follow the label and rinse well. Never mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar or other cleaners: together they release toxic gas. If you used the shower, rinse and clean it afterwards. Never mix cleaning products. Bleach plus ammonia, vinegar or other acids releases toxic gases. Use one product at a time, rinse between them, ventilate, and unplug appliances before you clean them.