Is this markedly different than buying a hands-free trash bin? What about the "system" cuts down on smell in a special way? Two levels of openings?
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I like it because you can customize the bag size by choosing to tie off whenever you want. With a hands-free bin, if you have a smelly diaper and want to empty it when there's still lots of room, you're wasting bag. With this, you tie it off and cut whenever you'd like, no matter how little is in there, so no wasting bags. So, you may be more apt to empty it more often, and less smell.
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Yes there are two openings. On the inside there is a ring like plastic thing that holds the bags and has its own cover. This is what reduces the smell because it in effect "seals" the inside. It works really well, too. You do have to follow the directions to get it set up correctly
41333
This bin is designed to keep odors in. There aren't any ventilation holes. There isn't a "seal" either, but the bin keeps odor contained pretty well. I've had no issue with odor even going 4 days between emptying.
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We have the earlier model and like it so much we bought two more for my mother and my daughters who are now addicted. It's pretty sterile as long as all you put in it are clean towels/linens, so unless the internal electronics are shorting out, there's nothing to smell. At least our three don't have any noticeable odor(s).
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Agree with Gabriel. No big deal. If you want no smell, then use the manual control and watch to make sure there's nothing that falls through the auto scoop and you'll never get a bad smell. I use an open window to vent my bathroom most of the time, so the heat and smell go up and out. Much rather deal with the rare stinker than the germs and smell of daily scooping and hauling.
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It filters the odor while allowing air exchange so that the food inside doesn't ferment. It's key if you're buying a compost bin.
283701
It works for me. It is like neutralize the smell and make a no smell environment. It does not remove the odor right away.
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The design allows the lid to shut tightly every time which diminishes odors. However when opened, it will allow any odors to escape.
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I have virtually no smell with this system. One thing I noticed is if I take a peek at the pad then the smell seems to develop so I change the pads twice a week rather they need it or not. I have 3 boxes and 2 cats.
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I do not think the opening would be large enough. You could simply lift the lid like a normal trash can if you are buying it for its odor control properties.
1008749
I have had this can as my kitchen trash can for probably 10 years. Like others have said, if it's something really stinky (i.e. cantaloupe rinds, rotten tomatoes, etc.) I just take out the bag, anyway. Even a can with lid won't keep those odors contained, though. I've never noticed more smell from this than when I had the plastic cans with the lids. The other option for this can is that you could (if you were so inclined) use a Stick-Up or other air freshener on the underside of the curved lid.
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I used to have one like this without the vent at the top. I find that this does really well with smell as long as you keep up with the cleaning. I also use newspaper as a liner on the floor of it. And Clump-n-Seal litter creates no smell. Love this litter box.
1584034
Yes, I have not had any odor issues. I guess when it swings open, the smell could escape, but it closes nicely.
1744951
Yes. They're not smell proof. What I've done is gotten an plastic trashcan that sits in the back of the house. If there is a very large amount of waste inside the trash can, I can imagine it would snell, but I do not let mine get over a quarter full. Taken out every trash day. To clarify, if you're looking for no smell whatsoever, these are NOT the bags you want. Hope I helped. Have a good weekend!
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I am using it as a diaper trash can. It holds the smell really well. To be honest, we empty the trash every other day or every third. If you are looking for a longer hold time, I would get a larger one.
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No, it is a bin only. An expensive bin lol. The lids are just as expensive. But from my experience, a lid isn't necessary. My bin is located in a built in pull out drawer under the counter and there is zero smell.
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We use Kirkland (Costco) Tall Drawstring Kitchen bags and toss in some baking soda occasionally to help with any odor. We like the lightweight plastic, but we use it gently. Doubt if it would hold up very long, if it was heavily used by a large family with small kids and dogs. It holds 13 gal of trash and fills up quickly (size-wise, it is essentially a taller version of the under desk trash cans at work, which hold 10 gal); so, we change out the bag every 2nd or 3rd day, which also helps reduce any odor. We also use them in the bathrooms now as the lid covers the unsightly trash and holds more than the usual tiny bathroom bins without lids. As for the trash cans with a foot-activated lid, we've found that they are not only more expensive, the lid mechanism usually breaks quickly (it's made of plastic, not metal) and we wind up lifting the lid by hand anyway. Hope this helps.
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Oh I wouldn't know! We have 2 cats and throw away the litter every day at the apartment's big dumpster. But, we have a kitty litter trash can by the door and sometimes leave it there all day cause we're too lazy to go to the dumpster, and it does not smell unpleasant while it's sitting there. The bags do have fragrance to help hide any smells.