But not much is worse than sitting outside in the fresh air on a hot summer day and smelling your garbage cans in the distance. It’s not like you can remove the bags (and thus the odor). Is there anything that can mask that offensive smell until garbage day? Fortunately, the solution is simple. Find out how to keep outdoor garbage cans from smelling by using items you may already have in your pantry. In the event that taking out your indoor trash doesn’t fully eliminate offending odors, these deodorizing hacks will also work to remove the stench inside your house.