Reasons Why Everyone Should Have a Car Trash Can

Car trash cans are an essential part of keeping your car clean. They make it easier to dispose of all kinds of trash that get left or rolled into your car. If you’re like most people, you probably use a car trash can every day without even realizing it. It’s a simple device that makes life easier. Below are some easy-to-follow ways to use a car trash can and prevent yourself from the cost and trouble of replacing it.

• Line a small plastic cereal box with a cardboard shopping bag and place it as an alternative to your car clean-up. To keep the box upright, apply some self-adhesive magnetic strip to the bottom of it so that it will stick firmly to your car floor. Now you can simply dump all the trash in the center of the plastic shopping bag. The wrappers will catch all the crumpled paper, food crumbs, drinks, and more.
• Use a towel or a scrub brush with vinyl lining. This helps absorb spills on the car garbage can liners. Place a wet towel or brush in one side of the trash can and then use your vacuum to suck up the rest. Try to clean up the area quickly so as not to allow any more spills to soak in. If there are a lot of spills, repeat the process until all the liquid spill is removed.
• Use a non-stick spatula or rolling pin to remove any drips or spills. Then using a clean sponge or cloth, wipe the area clean. A metal scraper with rubber edges can be useful to scrape up and spread the messes. Avoid letting your child drive your car while the lid is open. Kids often like to play rough with the trash and their fingers get caught in the lid and this could cause a spill.
• One con about this type of trash can is that it does not provide additional storage space for your recyclables or glass. You have to stack these separately or put them in your car, to begin with. If you don’t like the fact that the lid is open all the time, consider buying a model that has a side pocket for this purpose. Some models do have one and they do look attractive.

Finally, the best feature of this car trash can is the adjustable strap. This will allow you to place it just about anywhere inside the car, even on the dashboard. It’s great for placing on the dash, center console, or even on your passenger seat. Most come with three side pockets that will hold extra items such as change, candy bars, toys, etc.