5 places in the house where you should never put a trash can

In an effort to maintain aesthetics, you may try to hide your trash cans in a less visible place or camouflage them. But not every place in your home is safe for trash cans.

Under the sink

To reduce odors and avoid unsightliness, some people prefer to store trash cans in unused cabinet space, such as under the kitchen sink.

However, Matt Hagens, general contractor and founder of Kitchen and Bath Consulting, advises against it. “The pipes that are buried in there are likely to leak, causing a wet, smelly, and harmful mess,” Hagens says.

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Next to the dishwasher

According to Jay Sanders, a home contractor and owner of a home remodeling company, you should never store your trash next to your dishwasher. The moisture and heat emitted by the machine can be a health hazard.

“Storing trash cans in damp, hot or humid environments is the perfect place for mold to grow. It is a health hazard and over time will cause structural damage to the home,” Sanders explains.

Near air conditioning

Ahmad Jamal, a professional cleaning manager, said one of the biggest mistakes homeowners can make is placing their trash cans near the air conditioning unit. “This creates the potential for unpleasant odors to spread from the trash cans to the rest of the house through the ventilation system,” Jamal warned.

Where the light shines directly

If you're thinking about hiding your trash in any empty corner you can find, make sure it's not near a window. Leaving your trash in an area that gets direct sunlight can easily speed up the decomposition process, says cleaning expert Muffetta Krueger.

“This location releases odors, attracts flies and other pests. Additionally, excessive heat can cause trash bags to burst or leak, creating additional clutter and potential contamination,” Krueger said.

According to VNE

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