Looking to buy a trash can for your kitchen?
It may look like a simple job given that you’re looking for something to hold your trash until you can bag and dispose of it. In fact, every single trash can in the market does the same thing – from those costing a measly $15 to the $300 pieces with all sorts bells and whistles. The best kitchen trash can for you will depend on your needs. Here are some tips to help you pick one.
- Cost
What’s the maximum amount of money you’re willing to spend on the garbage can? There are a lot of options in the market ranging from as little as $15 to $300. The more expensive ones are fitted with all sorts of bells and whistles that make them easier or more convenient to use. Decide beforehand how much you’re willing to spend before you start shopping.
- Pets
If you have pets, you will need to buy a pet-proof trash can. You’ve probably witnessed dogs and cats rummaging through trash cans. You don’t want this happening in your home. If your pets will be around the kitchen trash can, you will need to buy one with a lid and a sturdy hinge that’s strong enough to keep it closed when your pet is up to no good.
- Odor Control
If you’re going to store your trash can in an area prone to heat, then you are likely to have an odor problem. Go for a trash can that has an odor eliminator and use liners to keep it clean.
- Design
If the kitchen trash can is going to be visible, then you want a well designed can that will blend in with your theme. If you want something that won’t be too cumbersome to move around, get a light one with wheels. Make sure to test drive it to see how it maneuvers and how stable it is before making a purchase.
- Durability
Lightweight plastic cans are generally lighter and less expensive. However, they do not last long. If you want better quality, go for the more expensive heavy plastics. Since it’s for your kitchen, you don’t need to go overboard and get a metal industrial trash can. A solid-molded plastic trash can that is reinforced along the rim, bottom and handles will do just fine. A good quality trash can should last you anywhere between 10 to 15 years with normal use.
- Volume
The kitchen usually produces more trash than any other room in the home. A standard kitchen trash can will hold about 13 gallons. However, you can pick a larger or smaller one depending on your needs. If you have a lot of trash, you can choose to buy two trash cans or go for a much bigger one. Make sure to consider portability since you’ll be required to ferry the trash out of the kitchen once it’s full. That being said, you will need to take the trash out more often if you get a small trash can. As a compromise, you can get a trash can that comes with compaction equipment. This will allow you to hold more trash in a smaller trash can.
There you have it. Now you know what is required to get the best kitchen trash can for your needs.
