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Brabantia Built In 10 Litre
by Candyperfumegirl
We moved house a few months back now and needed to buy some new furniture and other odds and ends. One of the first essential things we needed to get was a new bin, our old kitchen was massive and unfortunately our new kitchen is ridiculously tiny. In fact it is so small that there isn't even any available floor space for a free standing ... bin, so I set out to find a built in bin which could be fitted under the kitchen sink. I took a few hours searching for what I was looking for and reading reviews before settling on the 10 Litre built in black bin from Brabantia which I purchased from Amazon for £14.39 (this included free super saver delivery).
Brabantia began as a family run buisness in 1919, so clearly it has been going sometime. It currently employs 1000 people in approx 85 countries. They sell a wide range of household products such as food storage, food preparation, laundry and bathroom items, there main expertise however is in their wide variety of bins, or as they call it "waste storage". The different types of bins they make are endless, you name it Brabantia makes it. I was particularily impressed by the companies ethos, they have a "mission statement" which speaks of their dislike of the throw away society we live in. They believe too many products are "Short lived, dispensable, consumed in an instant, quickly replaced" and that this is an ongoing, never ending cycle. Brabantia claim that their products are strong, durable and built to last. "Our ambition is simple: to develop solid household products that retain their beauty and performance" Clearly the company stand by their products as the Brabantia bin I bought came with a ten year guarantee.
Having ordered the bin from Amazon it took around 3-4 days to arrive upon my doorstep. It came in the usual large Amazon brown box. The product itself also came boxed but I have long ago recycled it and in all honestly I can't remember to much about how it looked. Amazon claim it comes in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging and I don't recall it been a major effort to open. I do clearly remember emptying the contents and being overall impressed with my purchase. It came with instructions stating that the bin was extremely easy to install along with all the relevant screws. Admittedly I am not too good at DIY (infact I don't even know where the screwdriver is kept, shame on me!), so I left the installation for my partner. It took him less than ten minutes to fit the bin to the inside of the cupboard door under the kitchen sink, he said it was very easy, fuss free and not as annoying as he had anticipated. Those with thin cupboard doors may want to be cautious that none of the screws go all the way through the door as this would be a bit of a nightmare. For those with thin cupboard doors it may be a good idea to screw another peice of wood to the back of the door and then install the bin, or perhaps purchase some smaller screws. Luckily this was not a problem for us and the bin was installed with no problems. Since the bracket has been installed it has remained sturdy and in place. The actual bin is easy attached / detatched from the bracket by simply clicking it in or out of place. Being able to remove the bin from the bracket is brilliant as I can take it out into the garden to clean it on a regular basis. It is made out of plastic and is amazing easily to clean, I just wash it with some bleach and hot water every other week. There is a lift up lid attached to the bracket. The lid is easy to open, it rests on the back of the kitchen cupboard when opened and stays there without slamming shut. One little added feature about the lid is that it has a small ridge at the front, not only does this make lifting the lid ever so easy but it also prevents fingers coming into contact with any mess or germs that may be lurking on the underside of the lid. We have never experience any problems with the bin falling or slipping once positioned correctly in the bracket. I do avoid over filling the bin or putting anything too heavy in it, I don't find this much of a problem and I have simply gotten into the habit of putting anything heavy straight into our wheely bin outside. Keep in mind that this is a 10 litre bin, so it is pretty small. We are a family of four and I need to empty this bin 1-2 times a day. I do find this to be annoying but I put this down to having a small kitchen rather than anything to do with the actual bin, afterall I bought it because I didn't have the space in my kitchen for anything bigger. I try to see the positive side of having to empty the bin quite often anyways, I feel it's more hygenic and prevents nasty smells developing, so that has got to be a plus!
A nice added surprise was that Brabantia kindly threw in a free complimentary pack of their Brabantia bin liners. They fitted wonderfully well in the bin and had handy drawstrings. At £4.40 for a pack of 40 I found them to be a little expensive for bin liners and have not repurchased them since. Unfortunately store plastic carrier bags are just to small to use as bin liners, they slip out of place too easily and can cause a bit of a mess. I have found some asda bin liners that fit really well, although they do not have draw stings they are only a few pence and do the job nicely none the less.
This would be a perfect bin for those with small kitchens, but I feel it would be just as ideal for use in a bathroom or any other small room for that matter, as long as there is somewhere to attach the bracket too of course. If you are short on floor space then this is the bin for you. Clearly I really like this bin and am more than happy with my purchase. I have found it to be strong and durable, infact I can see it lasting for quite sometime to come. Brabantia seem like a brilliant, reliable company and I would have no problems buying other products from them in the future.
Length 210 mm height 330 mm width 260 mm depth 210 mm
Price:
Amazon - £14.39 (Free super saver delivery available)
Tesco direct - £22.97 (standard delivery £3.00)
This product is currently only available in Black
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Brabantia 20L Slimline Pedal Bin
by graceyyxx
When we moved into our flat we had quite a few bits and pieces that were given to us by family to get us started and now we're properly settled in we've started to replace these items. Until recently we had just a bog standard plastic white bin which did the job it's supposed to but as we've got our kitchen quite modern it didn't fit in ... at all. I recently had a decent payment from a cashback website which I chose to receive in Amazon vouchers and after buying a few treats I decided to get something practical as well. I settled on buying a new kitchen bin and picked out the Brabantia Slim line 20l Pedal Bin which was quite pricey at just under £50 but was exactly what I wanted. The bin is available slightly cheaper elsewhere but as I was paying with vouchers I had to buy from Amazon.
The 20 litre bin is a slim line design which is perfect as space is quite tight in our kitchen, it stands at 66cm tall and is 25cm in diameter so it doesn't take up much space at all. The bin is stylishly designed with an all over matt steel finish which I've found doesn't mark as easy as stainless steel with things like fingerprints and is really easy to wipe over when cleaning without the need to polish it up. The inside of the bin holds a metal bucket where you put your rubbish which is handy as this can be removed for easy cleaning. The black pedal is at the bottom of the bin and is a decent size which makes it easy to use. Some pedal bins I've used before have been temperamental and seem to work when they feel like it but with this bin the pedal works every time with no problems.
The bin has a couple of features which I can't say I'd ever felt the need for before but they do make a difference. The bin lid is soft close so it doesn't make that awful clanging noise as the lid slams shut and just behind the lid there's a handle which makes the light weight bin even easier to move around. The bin also has 'odour proof' closing, I'm not sure how this works but there are no nasty smells coming from the bin even when it's open. The bin comes with 20 bin liners which are especially made by Brabantia for the 20 litre bin. They fit perfectly on the inner bucket and don't leave any overhang on the outside of the bin which would spoil the look. The bin liners can be bought separately for about a fiver which is a bit too expensive for bin bags in my opinion, even if they're good.
Overall, the Brabantia Slim line 20l Pedal Bin is a good buy, it's quite expensive but with a 10 year guarantee included it will last. The bin fits into a small space perfectly and looks good, as well as being very light and easy to empty. A good bin if you're tight on space or not, it doesn't let any bad odours escape and is really easy to keep clean- a good buy.
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Brabantia Waste Storage Touch Bin 30L
by katyj10
This is a review of the Brabantia 30L bin that we bought one Christmas from Debenhams. I used to have it in the study as my hobbies like crafting and generally messing around with scissors and glue created a lot of waste.
Repurposed
When we had our baby, we moved the 30L bin in to the nursery to hold the nappy bags. We ... change the bin regularly as it does get smelly in there!
In use
The bin gets used a lot of times each day. I love the lid as it opens with a light push and then it clicks as you close it so you know the lid won't pop back up. Obviously 30 litres is a fairly big capacity so we don't usually let ours get full due to the nature of what it is holding.
Bin bags
It is easy to fit a normal sized bin bag inside, although you can purchase special sized Brabantia branded bags to fit the long thin cylinder but they are expensive. The bin came with a few samples to get you started but we soon switched to regular black bags!
Long lasting
This bin is robust and well made but it also comes with a 10 year guarantee on the lid which is the part most likely to stop working I suppose with the clicking fixture. It is reassuring to get a guarantee with it too.
Description
Our bin is not a shiny chrome (which you can get) but more of a buffed or matt look bin, I think brushed steel may be the correct term for it. The bin also has a sort of bucket liner inside so it is easy to remove to clean. We keep an air freshener at the bottom of the bin to help combat smells. The shape of the bin is tall and cylindrical so you don't need to bend to use it, no pedals etc. and it doesn't take up a lot of room.
Price
Our bin was bought with vouchers for around £50 from Debenhams but it was in the sale and it should have cost around £100 full price. No way I would pay this though! We walked away from the shop to the car park laughing about the fact that we had spent £50 on a bin but it was vouchers, we would have wasted them on other things like clothes but I am determined that this bin will last us a lifetime!
My thoughts
I could have bought a proper nappy bin for this purpose but that does incur recurring costs for the replacement cylinder that wraps the nappy. This bin will be repurposed once we no longer need a nursery bin so I think it was a better buy.
OOPs!
During one of our house moves, the bin got clanged against a wall and now has a slight dint in it which is disappointing but not the end of the world.
Final thoughts
We are big fans of this bin as we also bought the 50L one for our kitchen waste. The bin looks good and holds lots, and keeps smells away (to an extent) with its lid. Brabantia is good brand and we have had no problems over the three years we have owned this bin. Recommended if you feel you can part with the money!
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