Video: 3 Quick Fixes for a Smelly Trash Can

True, your trash can will probably never smell like a fresh bouquet of flowers—but you do have the power to eliminate the worst of the stench.

By BobVila.com | Updated Jan 18, 2018 5:31 PM

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For the average homeowner, the kitchen is the source of some of the most delicious smells, like home-baked cookies or Mom’s marinara. It’s also true that when it’s not wafting alluring aromas around the house, the kitchen can play host to some pretty funky odors. One of the worst and stinkiest offenders is the kitchen trash can.

If your kitchen trash can stinks no matter how often you take out the garbage, you’ll want to watch this video. Try one of these three simple tricks for a fresher smelling home.

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