11/08/2015
Why is bin cleaning important?
For homeowners:
Bin cleaning will not only relieve the
smell of your waste containers, it is
also a preventative measure against
diseases in and around your bin
which can be hazardous to your
health.
Rodents attracted to the odour of
decaying material can increase the
risk and presence of Tuberculosis and
Weils disease. As well as rats and mice,
flies and cockroaches will also be
attracted to your waste material and
can act as distribution systems for
germs.
Dirty bins are also a breeding ground
for bacteria such as Salmonella, E Coli,
and Listeria. These types of bacteria
and many more actually begin to grow
within hours of discarding leftover
food. These are some of the same
bacteria that can cause food
poisoning.
There is potential for you to be in
contact with these bacteria when you
take out the trash, and without
realising you may reintroduce these
germs back into your house. Research
has also shown that simply inhaling
the rotting smell in your bin can
contain bacteria which can trigger
allergic reactions such as asthma.
If your bin smells, germs and bacteria
are already present.
