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It may be difficult enough just to get the trash out in time for weekly pickup most days, but your actual bins need cleaning, too—and not just the ones designed for outdoor use. Every type of trash ...

Over time, outdoor garbage cans become filthy, and as they accumulate dirt, they also start to smell—even when empty. Fortunately, you don’t need much to make your garbage receptacles look (and smell) ...

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Robin Murphy of ChirpChirp House Cleaning says the first step to cleaning your trash can is to empty it completely. “Make sure all garbage and debris are removed,” says Murphy. If you need to spray ...

Don't kick the can! Here's your cleaning plan to get rid of bad odors. While you might think you’ve cleaned every last surface in your house, there’s one that almost everyone misses every single ...

When the multi-purpose cleaner, broom, dustpan, mop and rags come out for house cleaning, some areas and objects are still often overlooked. In all fairness, some items don’t need to be cleaned ...

Which trash can is best? A good-quality waste receptacle holds everything until you can take out the trash. It should be sturdy, durable, leakproof and easy to operate. An excellent choice is the ...

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