Hot weather might be fun on beach days, but it doesn’t do positive things for your food waste bin. Unless you seek a proactive solution, your bin will become a haven for maggots, flies, and odours. Even if you empty your bin every day, you can still attract fruit flies and other pests, but we have solutions.
Try Essential Oils
While the best way to keep your bin sanitary is to keep meat waste frozen until you throw it out last thing at night, adding essential oils can help. Leave a few drops of peppermint or lemongrass on a paper towel at the bottom of the bin. Alternatively, soak cotton balls in oils like tea tree and citronella. They’re natural insect repellents, so they should prevent infestations.
Use Liners and Seal Bags
Fruit flies proliferate in moist environments, but they hate baking soda. Sprinkle it into bin liners, then seal all fruit and vegetable products in small, sealed bags before throwing them away.
Put Your Waste Bin Behind a Door
There is a simple solution to flies and fruit flies that doesn’t require daily practice: Install your waste bin behind a cabinet door. You’ll never have to look at your unsightly bin again. Made to measure kitchen doors from specialists such as www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/kitchens can offer you bespoke solutions.
Your food waste bin needn’t turn your kitchen into a breeding ground for bacteria and insects. With a little thoughtfulness and a handy cabinetry contractor, you can restore your summer kitchen’s hygienic freshness.
