How well does this trash can contain odors? I've realized that my kitchen smells pretty foul since my trash can doesn't have a lid.
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We use Kirkland (Costco) Tall Drawstring Kitchen bags and toss in some baking soda occasionally to help with any odor. We like the lightweight plastic, but we use it gently. Doubt if it would hold up very long, if it was heavily used by a large family with small kids and dogs. It holds 13 gal of trash and fills up quickly (size-wise, it is essentially a taller version of the under desk trash cans at work, which hold 10 gal); so, we change out the bag every 2nd or 3rd day, which also helps reduce any odor. We also use them in the bathrooms now as the lid covers the unsightly trash and holds more than the usual tiny bathroom bins without lids. As for the trash cans with a foot-activated lid, we've found that they are not only more expensive, the lid mechanism usually breaks quickly (it's made of plastic, not metal) and we wind up lifting the lid by hand anyway. Hope this helps.
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I think it does a pretty good job. I use it pretty typically, don't throw a ton of food waste in there, but some from time to time. It never smells while the lid is on. But if you open the lid for any extended amount of time when it's partially full... well... lets just say I'm glad I have the lid. So yeah, I think it does a good job for a plastic trash can of this cost.
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No smell at all. As one of the other respondents said, one of my absolutely best kitchen investments. I love it!
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As with the majority of pull out garbage cans which are often built into kitchens now, there is no lid. The countertop does however function to keep the can out of site (and away from scavaging dogs). It is a way to retrofit a built-in garbage can cabinet into a kitchen that doesn't have one. For stinky garbage items, I generally bag and dispose of seperatly, lid or not!
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I'm not sure about kitchen odors. We use ours in the garage for cigarette smoke as we don't let guests smoke inside. It works very well for that.
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To me it smells like urine. Not kidding. I use it near by trash can and so far (a week or two) so good.
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I use an empty plastic cat litter container with a flip lid. They seal well and there is little odor. When finished, I put the container with the used litter into the garbage can for trash collection.
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I think it should not smell bad, or not smell at all. I say anything that smells really bad (like spoiled)--Trash it...
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it's pretty heavy duty and since it has no lid, I'm not sure how I / you would like it not being able to be sealed after the garbage is in it before you empty it. I actually think something with a lid would do better. Plus, since it's so narrow, a lot of things may not fit in it - kinda depends on how you sort your trash. If you did use it as a kitchen can, you'd want to put some type of plastic trash bag in it as a liner.
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I have used this electric kettle every day since I received it a few weeks ago & have had no trouble with an odor.I washed it thoroughly before using it though!!
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There is no odor at all. Been using mine over a year and it still is in perfect shape. Recommend 100%.
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I use it also for diaper as well as garbage. When I remove bag the garbage can smell I have to spray it a few time to remove the smell. If I could return this trash can I would. I'm not at all happy with this trash can.
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I have installed this can in several locations i.e. office kitchen, office building bathrooms and have never noticed any smell.But if it were to be used for everyday kitchen use, perhaps one with a lid would be better. Nice clean look.
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Mine doesn't have any noticeable smell. It sits against the side of an outdoor shed, but my yard is an acre, so maybe someone else will better answer. When I add kitchen waste I try to make an indent in my pile so it's covered up--that probably helps with there not being a smell
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I don't recall it having a strong odor. If it had a smell at all it was very minimal. I'll check again this evening when I'm home and reply back for certain.
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We are also using it in the kitchen. No odors what so ever, it is working great!
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Hi Christine. I had all kinds of difficulty with my trash can. I thought it was awesome when I bought it, but it kept going off whenever anyone walked by (didn't matter how close or far they were away from the can). When my lid wouldn't close, I had to call them, and they told me to check and make sure the bag wasn't covering the front sensor on the can. I ended up returning it for a full refund. Too expensive for all the hassle I had with it. Sorry.
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My cabinet does have a slight smell and I do store pasta in it. I've never had a problem with contamination. I don't know if it makes a difference but prior to assembly I allowed all the pieces to individually sit out in the living room overnight.