February 25, 2022 by Mulberry Maids
Composting is beneficial on so many levels, but did you know that it can help to keep your home cleaner as well? Maintaining a clean home is not always the easiest task, especially if you are really busy between work and taking care of your family. Luckily, the top Timnath CO house cleaning service is always here to help you out with all your cleaning needs!
Keep reading on to learn more about composting to keep your home in better shape more consistently. From keeping your trash clean and odor free, to reducing your impact on the landfill, composting is a great idea if you can do it!
Why will composting keep my home cleaner?
There are many reasons why a compost will help to keep your home cleaner. Most of this will of course be seen in the kitchen area, but it will also help your outdoor trash bins.Â
Keep your garbage cans cleaner
Trash cans can get dirty and smelly very quickly from food waste. Moisture and liquids have a way of leaking through trash bags, making your garbage cans and bins that much messier. When you begin to compost, you will keep most of your food waste out of the garbage can. This will reduce the amount of wet and messy things going into your trash, which will help to keep the can much cleaner and fresher.Â
Less wear and tear on garbage disposal
In addition to keeping your trash can cleaner, your garbage disposal will also thank you. There will be less food waste going down the drain, reducing the need to use the disposal. This should also keep your sink in better shape as well. A heavily used garbage disposal will not just require more potential maintenance, but more cleaning as well. When they are not cleaned regularly, they have the possibility of developing odors and other clogs, which need to be dealt with when cleaning.Â
Reduce waste
According to the EPA, food and yard waste make up over 30% of what gets thrown away. This is a huge amount of waste that can easily decompose in a compost in your yard. Not only will you be helping the environment, you keep your home cleaner! Additionally, you may even save money, as you will not generate as much trash to be picked up and hauled away.Â
When is a good time to start?
Depending on what type of climate you live in, generally the summer is a great time to start composting. This can be part of getting your home in shape during the summer. Some cities and towns even offer a compost pick up service, which makes things super easy! If that is the case, all you will need to do is get a small compost bin for your kitchen.Â
How should I clean my compost bin?
Just like so many aspects of cleaning the kitchen, keeping the compost bin clean will take consistency. Luckily, it is generally a pretty easy thing to clean. If you are using a metal or plastic bin, follow the steps below for a quick cleaning of the bin:
- Make sure that all of the compost has been emptied out of the container
- Rinse the bin under the faucet
- It is best to use a natural cleaning solution, to keep the compost as organic as possible without the addition of added chemicals
- A simple mixture is 2:1 parts hot water to vinegar, with additional baking soda works well
- Lemon juice or essential oils can be added to aid in deodorizing the bin
- Use this mixture to wipe down the entire bin using a rag or harder bristle brush for more scrubbing power
- Let the bin completely air dry before putting anything in it again
Once it is cleaned and ready to use, you can also line the bin with old newspaper and baking soda. This helps to keep food and debris from sticking to the bin, and will aid in deodorizing and absorbing liquid in the compost bin.Â
When you clean the bin, you should also do a thorough cleaning of the area around the bin – both the counter surface and any adjacent walls. These areas tend to catch a lot of food splatter, particularly when food gets thrown into the bin. The quicker and more consistently you attend to these areas, the easier the cleaning will be.Â
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