How to Deodorize a Diaper Pail

You toss your baby̵7;s dirty diapers into a diaper pail to keep the smell from spreading, but eventually the pail itself may develop an odor. Even if you̵7;ve lined the pail with a plastic bag, odor-causing bacteria from soiled diapers can still get into the pail. Give the diaper pail a periodic thorough cleaning to deodorize the container so you won̵7;t have to worry about the dirty diaper smell permeating your entire house.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • Rags
  • Borax powder
  • 1/2 cup chlorine bleach

Instructions

    • 1

      Take the plastic liner out of the pail.

    • 2

      Put the diaper pail in the bathtub. Fill the pail with hot water and add two cups of white vinegar.

    • 3

      Let the pail soak for 30 minutes. Scrub the inside and outside of the pail with a rag and the vinegar and water mixture.

    • 4

      Rinse the pail inside and out with hot water. Dry it thoroughly with a rag.

    • 5

      Sprinkle borax powder in the bottom of the pail before putting in a clean plastic bag. Borax will help absorb any remaining odor left in the diaper pail.

    • 6

      Clean the diaper pail weekly with a mixture of bleach and water, even when it doesn't smell. Fill the pail with warm water and add 1/2 cup chlorine bleach. Let the pail soak for 10 minutes. The bleach solution will kill any bacteria in the pail, keeping it sanitary and reducing odors.

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