The garbage disposal is a miracle of modern engineering, but it does require some consistent upkeep. Here's exactly how often ...

Banish the funk and the germs with these easy and inexpensive methods. What kind of things do you grind up in your garbage disposal? Whether it’s vegetable scraps, banana peels, or dinner leftovers, ...

Person's hand turning on garbage disposer to get rid of a sink full of vegetable peels - sdf_qwe/Shutterstock Does your garbage disposal's scent conjure unpleasant memories from your college days when ...

Just because you’re putting trash in the garbage bin doesn’t mean you don’t need to clean it, too. Bins harbor dirt, grime, bacteria, mysterious liquids and foul smells — all of which can attract ...

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) ...

Lingering residue from spilled liquids, food, or decomposed material can cause the bin to retain an odor. Moisture, leaks, and lack of airflow are some of the most common reasons for smelly trash cans ...