Rubbermaid Elite Stainless Steel Slim Sensor Trash Can Review

The Rubbermaid Elite Stainless Steel Slim Sensor Trash Can is truly one of the elite productions made by the brand. Today we are going to get into an in depth discussion about the features, specifications and post importantly, the pros and cons of the product.

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Features of Rubbermaid Elite Stainless Steel Slim Sensor Trash Can

The product has a hands-free sensor feature that helps you open the lids of the trash bin without even touching it. You can check out the video the brand posted to see how elegant the whole thing looks. It will sense your hand over the sensor and open up automatically. The product also comes with a slim design along with butterfly lids that’s actually a huge step up from the traditional trash bins we use. It’s battery operated so we don’t have to worry about cords getting in the way. It has a stay open feature, where you can press a button to keep the lid opened for a longer period as needed. The design is pretty modern as it is made of stainless steel and a deep charcoal color. It also has a bag cinch in the inner liner bucket that makes the process of securing and removing the trash bag very easy.

Specifications of Rubbermaid Trash Can with Slim Sensor

We described the specifications below of this product to know why it will be good fit for your kitchen –

√ Slim Design

The trash bin is slim but at the same time and can fit almost everywhere, and even still has the capacity of 11.8 Gallons. Its dimensions are 21″L x 13.25″W x 29″H. The Charcoal color and the sleek design makes it look perfect next to the appliances.

√ Charcoal Finish

The stainless steel with a brushed finish also makes it easier to clean the trash bin in the situation where you might actually need to clean it. It’s fingerprint proof so there’s a very good chance that you might need to clean it at all, unless you accidentally spill something on it of course.

√ Butterfly LID

Let’s talk about the lids. The engineering that’s gone into the lid is pretty savvy. As you hover your hand over the sensor, the lids will slowly open up. The opening is very soothing as it won’t smack into the appliance or wall. It will also give you ample time to put the garbage inside the trash bin before it automatically closes back. The closing feature is also very elegant as it closes very slowly without making any irritating noise.

√ Stay Open Feature

Another awesome feature I wanted to talk about is the Stay Open feature. If you have a lot of trash to put inside the can, you can just press on the button. It will keep the lids open for a longer period to make it more convenient for you. Obviously, a big step up from having to hold on to the lid with one hand and shoving garbage down the can with the other.

√ Battery Operated

Even though the trash bin is electrically operated, you won’t need to deal with cords of any sort. It runs with batteries which come with the product. The batteries will keep you covered for a year or so, between battery changes.

√ Removable Liner

Apart from that, the securing and removal of trash bags inside this trash bin is very convenient as well. There’s an inner liner bucket that has a bag cinch which makes the whole process very easy.

Pros at a glance

To be completely honest with you guys, I haven’t found a lot of things that are wrong with this product. I mean, it’s absolutely state-of-the-art, starting from the design to the application. It’s almost perfect. It’s extremely easy to use. The motion detection sensors do their job perfectly. But something that surprised me is how sturdy the product is. All in all, a solid product that we recommend you try out.

× Cons

The only issue you may run into with this product is that the lid might break. But that is very rare. It has only happened a few times, and that too after 2-3 years of use. All in all, not a lot of issues with this trash bin.

Conclusion

Given all the features that Rubbermaid has put into this product, there’s no doubt that it does justice to the name and the price point it has been set at. And with all the state-of-the-art features they have put into the product, it’s incredible how sturdy it is. The product has been on the market for a while but still, the demand for it is on the rise. It will last you for 3-5 years. It’s safe to say that once you start using it, there’s no going back to ordinary trash bins.