Do I Need a Kitchen Caddy?
Any container can be used to collect food and kitchen waste, you can use a bowl to collect peelings during food prep but be sure to use a defined 'container' with a lid to help the whole family focus on where to put kitchen peelings and plate scrapings.
How Can I Stop my Caddy/Container From Smelling?
If emptying your caddy/container on a regular basis then you should not have any odours omitting from the waste in your caddy/container.
To prevent food debris sticking to walls, you can line the caddy/container with kitchen towel or put a handful of shredded paper or cardboard in the bottom of the caddy/container. This will also help absorb excess moisture before waste is added to the HOTBIN.
Ensuring your caddy/container is washed on a regular basis can stop the build-up of waste sticking to the walls.
Too Much Hassle and a Bit Fiddly?
Once you have the routine, it seems no more or less trouble than washing the messy caddy/container several times a month!
Empty the caddy/container into the HOTBIN 2-3 times a week and try not to leave waste in the caddy/container for more than 7 days. The bacteria in the HOTBIN like fresh waste and leaving waste in the caddy/container will allow it to decompose if left in there too long.
How Can I Stop my Caddy/Container Attracting Flies?
Flies are attracted to odour from decaying food – stop the odours, stop the flies.
Tips:
- As above – keep your caddy/container lined, clean and empty regularly.
- If concerned you purchase caddies with carbon filters built into the lid – this will reduce the amount of odour leaving the caddy.