How to Clean a Garbage Chute

When buildings with multiple floors use garbage chutes, its more convenient for the tenants, yet drawbacks exist as well. As the chute transports garbage from multiple tenants, its easy to imagine that it won't remain clean for very long. While no one wants to climb up and down a garbage chute scrubbing walls, there is an alternative that will clean the chute and significantly reduce dirt and grime. Learn how to clean your chute and don't let the garbage residue bother yourself or your building's tenants.

Biodegradable enzyme cleaner
Degreaser
Deodorizer
Spray bottle (optional)
High-powered hose

Instructions

- 1
  Visually examine the trash chute. Observe the chute from each floor to look for obstructions and remove any if necessary.
- 2
  Spray biodegradable enzyme cleaner on the walls of the chute. You can either do this by spraying the inside from each floor or by spraying a generous amount from the top floor and allowing it to run down the sides.
- 3
  Spray a degreaser on the walls of the chute. Allow chemicals to sit for 30 minutes.
- 4
  Using a high-powered hose, power wash the walls of the chute removing any dirt and grime residue along with the cleaning chemicals. Allow the chute to dry.
- 5
  Apply a deodorizer to the chute to improve the smell of the chute.

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