GARBAGE smells worse because higher temperatures speed up the decomposition of food waste.
The heat and humidity create perfect conditions for bacteria to thrive inside the garbage can.
According to www.thespruce.com, as bacteria grow rapidly, they break down organic matter faster, producing strong, unpleasant odors.
This accelerated rotting process releases foul-smelling gases that quickly fill the area around the trash.
Even small amounts of waste can become smelly much sooner in hot weather compared to cooler seasons.
To minimise odors, it’s important to empty garbage frequently and keep the bin clean, especially during warm, humid months when decay happens faster.
*Clean your garbage can regularly
Regularly cleaning your garbage can helps prevent lingering bad smells from leaks or waste residue.
Scrubbing it with warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Let the can air dry completely before putting in a new trash bag.
*Deodorise the garbage can
After cleaning your garbage can, deodorise it by sprinkling baking soda on the bottom to absorb odours and moisture. This natural method is inexpensive and effective.
Using essential oils for deodorising. Treating the odor at the source works better than just masking bad smells with other scents.
*Rinse out recyclables
Empty food packaging can smell and attract pests. Recyclables like dairy containers, cans, and produce packaging before tossing them in the garbage.
*Take garbage out more frequently
Taking out the garbage more often, as heat speeds up decomposition and odours.
Remove trash right away if it contains vegetable scraps, raw meat containers, old deli items, or messy food packaging.
Empty food packaging can smell and attract pests. Picture: BINBOMBS
