Salt & Cinnamon: The Trash Can Dream Team Why I sprinkle them in my bin: 🔬 Salt = Maggot kryptonite. Salt is hygroscopic—meaning it pulls moisture from its surroundings. Maggots (aka fly larvae) need moisture to thrive, and salt literally dries them out before they get comfy. 🧼 Bonus: it absorbs gross odors too. 🌿 Cinnamon = Nature’s pest repellent. Flies hate the strong smell of cinnamon, and it has natural antimicrobial properties. That means it helps slow bacterial growth and keeps your tr