Over time, outdoor garbage cans become filthy, and as they accumulate dirt, they also start to smell—even when empty. Fortunately, you don’t need much to make your garbage receptacles look (and smell) ...

Just because you’re putting trash in the garbage bin doesn’t mean you don’t need to clean it, too. Bins harbor dirt, grime, bacteria, mysterious liquids and foul smells — all of which can attract ...

Woman throwing away trash bag in large garbage can - Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Outdoor garbage cans are notorious for attracting flies, maggots, and strong smells that are enough to make even the most ...

To clean a garbage disposal, add baking soda and vinegar in the disposal, let sit for 10 minutes, and then flush with water.

Sanitizing this overlooked area in your home weekly eliminates odor-causing bacteria that waft unpleasant smells. And a simple DIY solution does the trick.

Even though it might seem impossible to prevent your garbage cans from stinking (especially in the kitchen and bathroom), there is hope. Trash can deodorizers exist, and many of them actually work ...

Dear Heloise: Just read a recent column of yours in the Orange County Register. The easiest way to open a reluctant jar is to turn the jar over and tap it on the floor. It never fails for me. -- ...