Glad
Glad Stainless Steel Step Trash Can, 13 Gal, Clorox Odor Protection
A brushed stainless-steel 13-gallon step can with Clorox odor protection on the lid, a soft-close lid and a rear compartment for spare bags.
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Our review
Glad's stainless-steel step can is the premium option here, and it costs noticeably more than the alternatives. The brushed, fingerprint-resistant steel body is a 13-gallon rectangle that accepts standard 13-gallon bags. Customers like its size and capacity, and several say their dogs cannot knock it over.
Other details include a Clorox antimicrobial treatment on the lid and lid frame to inhibit odor-causing bacteria, a soft-close lid, bag rings that hold the bag in place and a rear compartment that stores spare bags. Customers describe it as sturdy and easy to use.
The weak point is the lid. Several reviewers report the plastic lid hinges breaking after about a year, and the lid does not always close completely. Bags are easy to remove but can be hard to pull up. It is the most expensive pick here, and the Clorox treatment protects the lid, not what is inside the can.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Brushed stainless-steel body resists fingerprints
- Brushed, fingerprint-resistant stainless steel
- Rear compartment stores spare bags
- Soft-close lid and bag rings that hold the liner in place
What to watch
- Several reviewers report the plastic lid hinges breaking after about a year
- The lid does not always close completely
- Bags can be difficult to pull up
- The highest-priced of the three
Specifications
| Capacity | 13 gallons |
|---|---|
| Opening | Step-on pedal |
| Material | Stainless steel, brushed finish |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Odor control | Clorox antimicrobial protection on the lid and lid frame |
| Features | Soft-close lid, bag rings, rear bag compartment |
Who it's for
- Kitchens with stainless-steel appliances
- Owners who want spare bags stored behind the can
- Shoppers who want a polished steel finish and are happy to pay more
The verdict
A handsome steel can, but the hinge complaints are real. Choose it for the finish and storage, and keep the receipt in case the lid fails.