Wheelie bins are a regular part in our refuse collection, so here are some top tips from Wheelie Bins Direct2U to help you look after and keep your wheelie bin safe.
1) Keeping Your Wheelie Bin Clean
- No-one likes a dirty wheelie bin, it’s not only unhygienic for you and refuse collectors to handle, but can increase the number of flies and pests attracted to your waste. Bagging your waste is the easiest way to keep your bin clean. Some recommend ‘double bagging’ using plastic carrier bags for your waste then placing the carrier bags in a bin liner.
- It is also important to regularly wash your wheelie bin out. The range available from Wheelie Bins Direct2U is easily cleaned and are resistant to acid and alkaline solutions and washing materials. These bins can either be washed out with hot soapy water or disinfectant without affecting the durability of the bin.
- Finally, one way to keep your bin clean is to deter flies which can result in maggots. By tying all your rubbish bags securely and always keeping the lid down on the wheelie bin you should prevent this from occurring.
2) Keeping Your Wheelie Bin Safe
- Not everyone has a safe place to store their wheelie bin, but where there is a space available it should be used. It’s ideal to keep bins either down the side of the premises or around the back of the premises, to prevent any theft or mishaps.
- When you have no choice but to store your wheelie bin at the front of your property you may be interested in a wheelie bin lock. These simple devices are designed to secure your bins to a wall. This should prevent your bins from being stolen or becoming a victim of the British windy weather!
