You can sometimes use your pressure washer to do this – otherwise just empty some into the bottom of the bin and turn the hose on it. Leave it to work for a couple of minutes, then rinse from the top down. Drain the wheelie bin, then leave to dry.

Best way to clean a wheelie bin: The standard way A good way to do this is to lie your wheelie bin on its side. Using a garden hose or pressure washer, blast off those bits of gunk in the bottom of your bin. Empty any loose debris down the drain. Next, you need to use a detergent as water alone won't get rid of germs.

Pour half a cup of white vinegar and some washing-up liquid into the bin and half-fill it with hot water. Allow it to sit for an hour before rinsing the water down a drain. Repeat this a few more times for the best result and turn the bin upside down with the lid open to air dry.