The ingenious reason you should put a cotton ball in your trash
Your family will thank you
Your family will thank you
Your family will thank you
Unless you're religious about taking out the kitchen garbage regularly, it doesn't take long for it to develop a smell. There are plenty of ways around that, from fancy trash cans to doubling up on bags, but this easy hack from is one of the easiest and cheapest methods we've seen.
All you need to keep your trash (and kitchen) are cotton balls and . Soak a cotton ball in a scent you like, then drop it in the bottom of the bin before putting a new trash bag in. If you go through several bags a week, you can probably keep the cotton ball down there for a couple uses.
Just a few drops of oil will help mask the smell in and around the trash can. Citrus-based oils like or can help balance odors, while tea tree and clove oils help kill bacteria.
Another simple trick — throw a into the bag. It can be , so you don't have to feel bad wasting one. Cat owners, you can also try the hack. Pour some in the bottom of the can to help with the smell and absorb liquid that might seep out.