White Kitchen Trash Bags

Keep the decor of your home pristine by securing items meant for disposal with white kitchen trash bags. These disposable trash bags come in different sizes and some have premium features like odor-blocking capabilities. Staples® carries a wide selection of white trash bags and other colors.

Choose the Right Size White Kitchen Trash Bags for Your Needs
Manufacturers quote trash bag size in gallons. Standard kitchen trash bags have a volume of 13 gallons or 50 liters. However, trash cans do come in different sizes. To get the right bag for your garbage container, you need to take its measurement to determine its capacity. Do not get a bag that has the same volume as your trash can. The right can liner should be taller so that it overhangs the edges of the container. To get the right fit for your disposal bin, you need to take exact measurements of its height and width. The ideal width of a trash bag is half of the perimeter of the can. The ideal height is the height of the can plus 3 or 4 inches for the overhang.

Consider Plastic Type and Gauge When Selecting White Kitchen Trash Bags
The plastic used for trash bags is polyethylene. Manufacturers make garbage bags with two varieties of this plastic: LDPE and HDPE. HDPE or high-density polyethylene bags have thinner walls than low-density polyethylene units. They are not stretchy and have a crinkly texture. Grocery and recycling bags are usually made of HDPE. You can also use them to line office trash cans. HDPE small trash bags are ideal for collecting paper plates and napkins.

For objects with sharp edges, choose LDPE garbage bags. These have thicker walls and more give. They are also tear and puncture-resistant and suitable for carrying heavy and wet kitchen waste. These bags come in varying thickness or gauges. Manufacturers state the thicknesses of LDPE liners in measured in mils. A mil is 0.001 inches. A standard kitchen trash bag has a thickness of 0.9 mils. You need thicker bags to collect heavier items like yard waste.

What Kind of Closures Do White Kitchen Trash Bags Have?
Drawstrings are the most popular closures for trash bags. They also double as handles. Some garbage bags have flaps that users can tie to secure their contents. Another closure type involves a hole cut into one side of the bag through which you can pull the neck to loosely tie the opening.

Should You Consider Bottom Seal Design When Shopping for White Kitchen Trash Bags?
Yes. There are three kinds of bottom seals: star, flat, and gusset. Star is the most popular. It distributes the contents of a trash bag easily, conforms to the shape of your trash can, and reduces leakage. A bag with a gusset seal also fits into trash bins of different shapes but is not suitable for carrying wet trash. A flat seal reduces leaks but also does not fit as well inside some trash cans.

Do You Need White Kitchen Trash Bags Made of LLDPE?
LLDPE or linear low-density polyethylene is a stronger variant of LDPE plastic. Its unique molecular structure gives it a superior weight-bearing capacity. LLDPE is the material manufacturers commonly use for heavy-duty plastic bags. When used to make a kitchen trash bag, it is thinner than a regular LDPE bag without sacrificing strength. Staples carries a wide selection of quality cleaning supplies that help keep the kitchen, office, and home sparkling.