Heat and Trashcan Bacteria
You may have heard conflicting ideas about bacteria: heat kills bacteria and bacteria thrives in hot environments – like the trashcan. Technically, both are true. Bacteria can grow at various temperatures, from your freezer to hot springs. There is a happy point between both extremes where most bacteria grow the best. There are also various kinds of bacteria. We
The Problem with Trashcans
What is the biggest health hazard for your family? Today, there are hazards everywhere! Keeping your family safe from the outside world is an uphill battle. However, a big health threat lives right under your roof. Your trashcan is hotspot for bacteria like Salmonella, E. Coli, and Listeria. Think about it – germs and bacteria
Killing a Task on the “Honey-Do” List
“Honey, could you pay the electric bill?” “Honey, please pick up dinner.” “Honey, can you clean the garbage can?” Do these requests sound familiar? A “honey-do” list is an assortment of tasks that you delegate to your partner. They are usually simple little chores around the house. Having a well-maintained home requires teamwork. A honey-do
Why We Love Earth Day
At We Wash, we love Earth Day! We enjoy the yearly celebration of our beautiful planet. Also, we believe in raising awareness about pollution and the importance of preserving our environment. Every year on April 22nd, we are reminded of our mission. For Earth Day this year, why not give a gift to planet Earth
Trash Cans Explained: Bacteria in Cold Weather
Brrr, it’s cold! That must mean that you don’t have to clean your trash can…right? Wrong! Just because the temperatures outside are freezing, it doesn’t mean all germs and bacteria inside your trashcan are killed off. The cold temperatures of your garage or outdoors only slows bacterial growth. According to USDA FIS, temperatures below 40°F can
The Truth About Trashcan Wastewater
What do you do with the smelly, grimy, disease-ridden wastewater from cleaning your trashcan? Yes, you need to clean your trashcan but unfortunately, wastewater can be hazardous to your neighborhood. The water from cleaning should be disposed of properly. Wastewater is any water that has been used by us in some way. We make wastewater
Bacteria in Trashcans
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, trashcans are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs like Salmonella, E. Coli, and mold. According to the CDC, it is important for public health to control waste, including household garbage. “Improperly managed waste can create conditions that may have severe adverse effects on public health, safety, and the environment. Proper
Dirty Trash Cans are a Pest Paradise
Pests are called pests for a reason: they bring harm to people. For instance, raccoons can bring fleas and Lyme Disease-carrying ticks which can find their way inside your home. Racoons may also do damage to your property and pose a bite-risk to you and your pets. Mice may look cute, but you don’t want
How to Clean Garbage Cans Safely
We don’t have to tell you that garbage cans are a germ’s playground. Your nose will tell you that. What you may not know, is that cleaning your garbage can is dangerous. And gross. Garbage cans are disease-producing cesspools. Illnesses such as the flu, the common cold, salmonellosis, skin infections, and hookworm can be spread