How do you get rotten potato smell out of a bin?
Here are a few methods to remove the smell of rotten potatoes from a bin:
1. Baking Soda:
- Place an open box of baking soda in the bin.
- Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and will absorb the odor.
- Leave the box of baking soda in the bin for several hours or overnight.
2. Coffee Grounds:
- Place a bowl filled with coffee grounds in the bin.
- Coffee grounds have odor-absorbing properties and can help neutralize the smell.
- Leave the bowl of coffee grounds in the bin for several hours or overnight.
3. Vinegar:
- Fill a spray bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water.
- Spray the vinegar solution inside the bin, paying special attention to areas where the potatoes were.
- Vinegar helps eliminate odors by breaking down organic matter.
- Leave the vinegar solution to air dry or wipe the bin with a clean cloth.
4. Lemon Juice:
- Mix equal parts lemon juice and water.
- Spray the mixture inside the bin, focusing on the affected areas.
- Lemon juice has antibacterial and deodorizing properties that can help remove the odor.
- Allow the mixture to dry completely.
5. Activated Charcoal:
- Place a few activated charcoal sachets inside the bin.
- Activated charcoal is known for absorbing odors and impurities.
- Leave the sachets in the bin for several days to eliminate the smell.
6. Essential Oils:
- Add a few drops of essential oils like lemon, peppermint, or eucalyptus to a spray bottle filled with water.
- Spray the mixture inside the bin.
- Essential oils have natural deodorizing properties and can leave a pleasant fragrance.
Remember to thoroughly wash the bin with soap and water after using these methods to ensure its cleanliness. Always wear gloves and keep cleaning and deodorizing agents out of reach of children and pets.
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