Things You'll Need
Garden hose
Vinegar
Dish soap
Nylon scouring pad
Clean rags
Baking soda
Stainless steel is a solid choice for trash cans because the material is durable, corrosion-resistant and relatively inexpensive. If your stainless steel trash can becomes dirty and foul-smelling, invest a little energy into cleaning it properly. With regular maintenance, your trash can provide good service for many years.
Step 1
Rinse out the trash can with a garden hose to remove any obvious debris.
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Step 2
Pour equal parts hot water and white vinegar into the trash can -- at least two gallons of each.
Step 3
Add about 10 squirts of liquid dish soap to the trash can.
Step 4
Allow the soapy mix about 15 to 30 minutes to soak in the bottom of the can.
Step 5
Dip a rag into the soapy water and vinegar mixture and use it to scrub the walls of the can, inside and out.
Step 6
Pour the water out of the can and scrub the bottom of the inside with one or more rags.
Step 7
Scrub any stubborn debris or stains with a nylon scrubbing pad.
Step 8
Rinse well with the garden hose and dry thoroughly.
Step 9
Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the can once it has dried completely in order to absorb any lingering odors.
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