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Dinah removed the skillet from the stovetop, carried it to the trash can, and dumped all of it — pan and contents — in.
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Along with keeping the trash can and refrigerator as clean as possible by wiping down the inside and out, lemon can also combat odors in this space.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Toss one at the bottom of every hamper and trash can to help cover up foul smells.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
The front counter at the handwashing sink was partially blocked by a trash can.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Along with keeping the trash can and refrigerator as clean as possible by wiping down the inside and out, lemon can also combat odors in this space.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Toss one at the bottom of every hamper and trash can to help cover up foul smells.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
The front counter at the handwashing sink was partially blocked by a trash can.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Trash can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trash%20can. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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