Kitchen trash cans nowadays come in a great variety and whoever says trashcans are only to be used, not admired clearly has not seen the best of these everyday items. There is a great variety of them on the market, from the most decorative to the most simple.
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Here are a few things to consider when looking to purchase a trash can for kitchen needs along with the most popular of them.
Consider the size of the room.
A slim trashcan is perfect for smaller kitchens, but if you have a larger space and you generate a lot of trash, you may want to consider a bigger size item unless you empty your garbage can frequently.
People with a lot of space in their kitchen sometimes prefer smaller garbage cans to be able to invest the extra money in a stainless steel finish.
Do you prefer visible or hidden garbage cans?
Another thing to consider is if you want the trashcan to be visible. If yes, then one of the best types would be airtight trashcans, because these prevent odors from getting out, insects from getting in, and are dog proof.
You will probably need to spend a lot more on airtight garbage cans than a budget pick, but if you feel it suits your needs, the money is worth investing.
Hidden garbage cans, whether stored inside a cabinet or under the sink have the advantage that you don’t see the garbage all the time. The disadvantage however is that with having them hidden you can’t use that space for storing other items.
Think about the most practical lid.
Trashcans with a swing top are in many cases disappointing, especially for kitchen use. This is because the mechanism of having one side of the lid going down while the other goes up makes it difficult to dispose of trash once the trashcan is half way full.
Basically every time the trash can is half full you’ll probably have to take the lid off to put in trash, so the most practical lid for kitchen garbage cans would be the step-on or touch free, the latter more expensive and usually provided by niche brands.
The best places to shop for kitchen garbage cans include Amazon, Walmart, and Bed Bath & Beyond, simply because they store a great variety of them and you won’t end up buying something other than what suits your needs because you can only find one type someplace else.
Just keep in mind that a kitchen trashcan is, against many people’s judgment, a very important home item. This is something you and your family use every day, over and over and you’ll want to make the job as easier as possible.
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With that said, remember that it is equally important to be able to clean the trashcan and spills easily, remove trash bags without too much effort and make every standard task as efficient as possible.