Five Tips for Buying a Kitchen Trash Compactor

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A kitchen trash compactor can significantly reduce the amount of garbage you have. If you want to buy one of these compactors, you will need to consider a few things beforehand. Some of these things include smell, force, and mount. This article will give you a few tips for buying a kitchen trash compactor.

Smell

One of the first things you need to consider when buying a kitchen trash compactor is the smell. When left in the compactor for a few days, the trash will likely start to smell. Therefore, you should look for a kitchen trash compactor that has a built-in air freshener compartment. Some designs will also use a charcoal filter to reduce the smell.

Force

One of the next things you need to think about when buying a kitchen trash compactor is the amount of force that it uses. Most designs can produce between 2000 and 5000 pounds of compacting force. You should look for a kitchen trash compactor that ...

By D Swain, published Dec 03, 2007