Brilio.net - Placing a trash can inside the house is indeed practical for disposing of daily domestic waste. However, the main challenge of this habit is the potential for unpleasant odors that interfere with comfort. The smell of organic waste, such as leftover food or fruit peels, can easily spread throughout the room if the trash can is not managed properly.
But the problem doesn't stop at the smell. The smell of decomposing food waste can also invite insects such as ants and flies to come. Their presence is not only annoying, but also increases the risk of spreading bacteria and germs in the house. If left unchecked, an unmaintained trash can can become a nest of disease and create an unhygienic environment.
Overcoming these challenges requires a careful approach. Choosing a trash can with a tight-fitting lid, taking out trash regularly, and using liners like plastic bags can help prevent odors and keep insects at bay. But there are also steps you can take to help keep insects at bay.
There is a special trick used by Instagram user @diidii_winfleur to repel insects such as ants and flies. Although the trash can is placed inside the house, no ants or flies come. After investigating, Instagram user @diidii_winfleur uses one simple ingredient to overcome this.
photo: Instagram/@diidii_winfleur
As reported by brilio.net from Instagram @diidii_winfleur on Friday (10/1), the simple ingredient in question is eucalyptus oil. So, this eucalyptus oil will be poured onto a piece of cotton. If the unpleasant odor is quite pungent, you can pour more eucalyptus oil.
photo: Instagram/@diidii_winfleur
After that, pin the cotton in the trash. More precisely, Instagram user @diidii_winfleur put it in the plastic part used to line her trash can. Well, the aroma of eucalyptus oil that wafts out will help disguise the unpleasant odor in the trash can.
photo: Instagram/@diidii_winfleur
It should be noted that the smell of eucalyptus oil is generally disliked by flies and ants. This is because eucalyptus oil contains eucalyptol (cineole) compounds which have a strong aroma and natural properties as insect repellents. For flies and ants, this aroma interferes with their olfactory system, so they tend to avoid areas that have this smell. In addition, eucalyptus oil also has antimicrobial properties, which can reduce the smell of leftover food that usually attracts insects.
Having been viewed more than 336 thousand times, this video about tricks to overcome smelly trash cans has immediately attracted attention. Several netizens also gave direct responses in the comments column. One of them even admitted that he wanted to apply the trick to get rid of ants in the rice container.
"Thanks for the info," said Instagram @lemanaripin.
"Oh, there are ants in the rice container, maybe use eucalyptus oil too," asked the Instagram account @maureenandiny.
"Yes, sis, put eucalyptus oil around it," replied Instagram user @diidii_winfleur.