{"id":816,"date":"2017-06-07T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T09:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/?p=816"},"modified":"2023-08-23T13:14:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T12:14:26","slug":"cleaning-wheelie-bin-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/cleaning-wheelie-bin-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning your Wheelie Bin &#038; Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning your Wheelie Bin &amp; Maintenance Tips Banner\" width=\"4167\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01.jpg 4167w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-cleaning-01-01-980x392.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4167px) 100vw, 4167px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wheelie bins allow for an easier and more secure waste collection system, for you and your local council! Because they come in many sizes, they can cater to any household size. Thanks to their mobility, keeping them out of sight until collection day is made easy. As the warmer weather sets in, wheelie bins become somewhat of a health hazard, especially if they are neglected. Flies and maggots (the larva state of common houseflies) become an issue, and the smell of decomposing food waste starts to attract pests, and repel human beings!<\/p>\n<p>Wheelie bins are airtight by design. However, the introduction of flies before tying rubbish bags, liquid spills in the bin or a small crack between the lid and container, is all it takes! We\u2019ve got a few cleaning and maintenance tips to prevent a smelly, dirty and infested wheelie bin!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-825 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maggots.jpg\" alt=\"Boiling Water Bubbles\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maggots.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maggots-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maggots-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maggots-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Getting rid of maggots in your wheelie bin<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pour boiling water into the container and rinse the interior out<\/li>\n<li>Add bleach or disinfectants to the water, although we recommend the green&nbsp;alternative of only using water!<\/li>\n<li>Try covering maggots with lime, salt or vinegar, which dries them out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-hosereel.jpg\" alt=\"Water Hose\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-hosereel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-hosereel-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-hosereel-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-hosereel-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Cleaning dried liquids and residue at the bottom of bins<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix soap and water and drench the inside of the bin, use an old broomstick for reach<\/li>\n<li>Put your wheelie bin on the side and rotate on all four sides as you brush the sides<\/li>\n<li>Use the pressure washer or simply cover half the opening of a water hose with your finger for added pressure<\/li>\n<li>A cool tip we read that doesn\u2019t require much effort: spray the inside of the bin with soap or a disinfectant, turn the bin upside down and place on top of a garden sprinkler<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-832 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-bag.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Refuse Bag\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-bag.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-bag-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-bag-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-bag-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Waste &amp; residue buildup prevention is key<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Always bag loose rubbish, invest in good quality bin liners to ensure they don\u2019t fray or tear as you handle them<\/li>\n<li>Do not overfill garbage bags as they cannot be closed properly and can come apart in your wheelie bin, overflowing bins cannot be shut completely and also invite pests in<\/li>\n<li>Do not leave cooked food waste exposed in the kitchen, as this attracts flies<\/li>\n<li>Double wrap fish, meat, used nappies and pet waste (food and feces) to ensure they don\u2019t smell &amp; cannot come loose<\/li>\n<li>Rinse cans, bottles and plastic containers before placing them in your household rubbish or recycling wheelie bin<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze out any remaining air from garbage bags, this ensures you can close your bin properly and slows the decomposition process<\/li>\n<li>Keep your bin out of direct sunlight, as this is a sure way to encourage maggot growth and stronger smells from waste decomposition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maintenance.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful Cleaning Sprays\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maintenance.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maintenance-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maintenance-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-maintenance-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Wheelie bin maintenance tips &amp; tricks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If available, hang sprigs of Elder, Lavender, Mint, Pennyroyal, Rue or Southern Wood next to your wheelie bin or tie them to the handle to keep flies away<\/li>\n<li>Smear Tea Tree Oil or Citronella on the lid and around the container opening<\/li>\n<li>Place mothballs in a bag at the bottom of your wheelie bin to keep it smelling fresh during summer<\/li>\n<li>Add a layer of newspapers and cardboard at the bottom of your bin to soak up any spilled liquids<\/li>\n<li>Spray a disinfectant, perfume or add absorbent powder to the sides after every bin collection<\/li>\n<li>Use a wheelie bin liner to keep the inside of your wheelie bin clean and liquid-free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider employing the services of a bin cleaning company if you cannot or don\u2019t want to maintain your wheelie bin yourself. These services can be on a one-time basis for a small fee or can be regular, paid monthly or yearly. Browse Domestic &amp; Commercial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yell.com\/ucs\/UcsSearchAction.do?keywords=WHEELIE+BIN+CLEANING&amp;location=united+kingdom&amp;scrambleSeed=1602766789\">Bin Cleaning Companies in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If salvaging your wheelie bin is impossible, you can ask your council for a replacement. Alternatively, shop for a wheelie bin that can reach you on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/wheeled-bins\/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins.html\">next working day<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.direct2u.co.uk\/wheelie-bins\/wheeled-bins\/2-wheeled-wheelie-bins.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-wheels.jpg\" alt=\"Wheelie Bin Delivered on the Next Day\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-wheels.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-wheels-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-wheels-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/direct2u.co.uk\/blog\/wheelie-bins\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/06\/wheelie-bin-wheels-980x196.jpg 980w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fareham.gov.uk\/waste_collection_and_recycling\/refuse\/maggots.aspx\">Fareham Borough Council<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Wealden District Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wheelie bins allow for an easier and more secure waste collection system, for you and your local council! 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