How to Clean a Garbage Can With Bleach

It's inevitable your garbage can will get stinky and dirty. Follow these garbage can cleaning tips to learn how to clean a trash can with bleach.

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Trash Can Cleaning Tips

Place a batch of extra garbage bags at the bottom of the trash can. Take out the trash, and you’ve got a replacement bag waiting for you!

Mask odors in your trash can by placing a couple of dryer sheets (even used ones work) in the bottom. Source: RealSimple.com.*

To disinfect, spray Clorox® Clean-Up® Cleaner with Bleach until thoroughly wet. Let stand for 5 minutes. Then rinse and wipe clean. For heavily soiled areas, a pre-cleaning is required.

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