What to Look for in a Trash Can Deodorizer
Type and Amount
Trash can deodorizers typically come in three types: pods, powders, and sprays. While pods have a specified period of effectiveness, powders and sprays can be applied to your trash can as needed. Pods are designed to go directly into your trash can and usually have an adhesive backing that can attach to the lid. It’s worth noting that the outer packaging on pods usually aren’t recyclable.
“Sprays only work if you’re willing to grab the can and spray it over and over, pods only work if you remember to replace them, and powders only work if you’re willing to wipe out your powdery trash on a regular basis,” says Melissa Homer, The Spruce’s Cleaning Review Board member and Chief Cleaning Officer at MaidPro. “There is no magical solution to odors that don’t require remembering to do, replace, or dispense something, so you really have to pick your poison based on how your brain works.”
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How Long It Lasts
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Trash can deodorizers that come in pod form have a specific lifespan, which typically ranges from from 30 to 60 days before they need to be replaced. Still, Homer notes that “the majority of trash deodorizer products are most effective during their first 30 days, though many claim up to 90 days of odor removal.” She suggests that shoppers carefully read manufacturers’ instructions on how to get the most out of the product.
Some activated charcoal products, such as remodeez Trash Can Deodorizer and Odor Eliminator, can be placed in direct sunlight to improve their longevity and effectiveness and may last up to a year. It’s a bit trickier to gauge how a powder or spray formula will last. It all depends on the recommended amount of product and how often you use it. Typically, powders and sprays can last at least a month or two before needing to be reapplied.
Scent
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Many trash can deodorizers come in a variety of fragrances, from earthy scents to more fruity and flowery options. One of the most common complaints with scented trash can deodorizers is that the fragrance can be strong, or even overpowering for some. If your nose is sensitive to smells, or you are concerned about chemicals in certain fragrances, an unscented option is your best bet. Our best unscented pick, remodeez Trash Can Deodorizer and Odor Eliminator, is both odorless and eco-friendly.
Ingredients
Ingredients vary by product, but both chemical and eco-friendly trash can deodorizers are on the market. If you have small children or pets in your household, you may want to opt for the latter, and look for deodorizers using eco-friendly ingredients, such as activated charcoal and essential oils, to eliminate odors. In addition, although they might smell great, several trash can deodorizers contain fragrances. Rather than eliminate odors at the source, their purpose is to mask the smell. To really deodorize your trash can, find a product that targets the source of the smell, rather than just the smell.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Sage McHugh, a home and lifestyle writer who has been contributing to The Spruce since 2019. To select the best trash can deodorizers on the market, she considered dozens of products, carefully evaluating their type, longevity, scent, and ingredients. McHugh consulted hundreds of customer reviews, as well as recommendations from third-party websites. For expert insight on cleaning practices, McHugh interviewed Melissa Homer, The Spruce’s Cleaning Review Board member and Chief Cleaning Officer at MaidPro.
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