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How to Neutralize Garbage Odors in the Kitchen

how to get rid of garbage smell in the kitchen

Veronica Brandy
by Veronica Brandy
Veronica Brandy

Veronica is the co-founder of Eatwell101. Veronica's culinary education started at 3 and came through hands-on experience—helping her mother and grand-mother running restaurants and catering services, cooking for friends and family. In 2011, Veronica and her husband joined forces to create Eatwell101, bonding over their shared love of food and cooking as a family.

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Updated Dec 4, 2012

How to Neutralize Odors From Garbage in the Kitchen? In the kitchen, the trash can is opened many times a day. The smell that emanates from the trash can itself is unpleasant and persistent even when the bag is changed. To remedy this, wash the can with diluted liquid bleach. Once it’s washed and dried, put a layer of baking soda on the bottom. It absorbs odors in a very efficient way.

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