How to Clean a Trash Can

Steps
Learn how to clean a trash can and get trash can cleaning tips to help banish foul smells. Pine-Sol™ can help keep your trash can clean.
Step 1
Pour a little Pine-Sol onto a cloth or paper towel.
Step 2
Wipe down your trash receptacle inside and out.
Step 3
Rinse with water, and you're done! Better, right? Remember to throw on some gloves — sometimes it's better to be safe than pretty!
With a concentrated formula that is 2x as strong* to last 2x as long*, you can use less for the same great clean.
*vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Cleaner.
concentrated formula | Unconcentrated formula |
---|---|
¼ cup in 2 gallons water | ½ cup in 2 gallons water |
⅛ cup in 1 gallon water | ¼ cup in 1 gallon water |
¹⁄₁₆ cup or 1 tablespoon in ½ gallon water | ⅛ cup in ½ gallon water |
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PINE-SOL BY THE NUMBERS
2X
CONCENTRATED
FORMULA**
Tackle more messes per bottle.**
5X
CLEANING
ACTION
Odor, grease, grime, dirt & allergens.**
REMOVES
99%
OF ALLERGENS
Non-living dust mites & pet dander.
- vs. unconcentrated Pine-Sol™ Multi-Surface Cleaner.
** Non-living dust mite matter and pet dander.