Why Stainless Steel Might Be The Best Trash Can Material

It happens to all of us at one time or another; you walk into your kitchen, and even though you've just cleaned it, there's a mysterious odor. It only takes a minute to realize that the smell is coming from the garbage can. Despite that you may empty your garbage every day, for some reason there's still a lingering scent. The truth is, if you have a kitchen garbage can made from plastic, this is a common problem. Sadly, with a plastic garbage can, even the best hacks for eliminating kitchen odors may not work for long. And despite cleaning your garbage can often, you may feel like the odor returns with a vengeance and never really goes away. It's not your fault. Plastic is a porous material that holds on to smells, not to mention bacteria. The best option for a clean and fresh-smelling kitchen is actually a stainless-steel garbage can.

Kitchen garbage cans are one of those household items many of us don't really think about when we are making a purchasing decision. You go into the store, find one that's not too expensive and is the size you like, and you buy it. It's just a garbage can after all, not an appliance that requires a lot of research, right? Well, not exactly. It's important to know which materials are the best option when buying your garbage bin. Spending a little extra on a stainless steel can instead of plastic might actually save you time and money in the long run. Most importantly, a stainless-steel garbage can is actually more sanitary and may put an end to everyone's least favorite game of "what's that smell?"

There are actually many reasons that stainless steel is the best material for a garbage can besides odor control. They are much easier to clean due to their non-porous nature (which means no more searching for cleaning hacks to keep your trash from smelling bad). Many even have a special coating to reduce fingerprints and prevent food messes from sticking. This means you'll save time by not having to do a lot of scrubbing after a messy spill. Some brands are even starting to design stainless-steel garbage cans with antimicrobial coatings. Overall, the very nature of the metal makes it the best option if you want a garbage can that is more sanitary and prevents odors.

The other feature of stainless-steel garbage cans that make them worth spending a little extra on is how durable they are. Stainless steel cans are less susceptible to damage and wear and tear. They can last for many years longer than a plastic garbage can, which means you get more bang for your buck. This durability also means they are more eco-friendly than plastic due to the fact that you won't have to replace your stainless-steel garbage can as often. Stainless steel is also a recyclable material, making it an even better choice for those who want to live more sustainably. We know it can be shocking how expensive stainless-steel garbage cans can be. Ultimately, though, you really do get what you pay for, and the benefits make it worth the extra investment.