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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. How often you should be cleaning your disposal depends on how often you use it. If it's getting daily wear in your household, you probably ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

SAN DIEGO — A San Diego-based company is taking aim at a common household nuisance—dirty, smelly trash cans—while addressing a larger environmental concern about wastewater entering storm drains and ...

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 ...

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 ...