Keep the Trash Can Fresh

I have a large steel trash can in the kitchen, and smaller steel trash cans in the bedrooms and bathrooms. To keep all rooms smelling fresh, I sprinkle baking soda and Carpet Fresh in the bottoms of the cans before inserting the trash bags. Not only does it keeps the rooms smelling great, if something leaks from the bottom of the trash bag and into the trash can, the baking soda and Carpet Fresh soak it up. About every six months, I wash and dry the cans and add new baking soda and Carpet Fresh.

Keep Sinks Running Smoothly

Eventually you will find one or more of your sinks (and shower drains) making gurgling noises when you turn off the water, meaning something is preventing the water from draining correctly. Many newer homes have plastic pipes (especially in the bathroom sink area) so using a corrosive product can do more harm then good.

Get 1 cup of baking soda and 2 cups of vinegar. Spoon all of the baking soda down the drain. Pour all of the vinegar into the drain (it will start to foam). Let the mixture sit for THREE HOURS. After three hours, pour a bucket of very hot tap water down the same drain. Works wonders.

If it gets better but not completely clear, wait a day and repeat the process.