My bokashi bin leaked all over the carpet in my closet and I spent 2 hours scrubbing at 11pm | Apartment Composting

Joseph Martinez · 2026-09-21T16:35:04.526589+00:00

I keep my bokashi bin in the hall closet because it's the only spot my cat can't get to, and last Tuesday I came home from work to find dark liquid soaked into the carpet. The spigot had been dripping for days without me noticing, and the whole closet smelled like pickled garbage. I grabbed every towel I own, hit the spot with vinegar and baking soda, and ran a fan on it overnight. The smell is gone but there's still a faint stain, and now I check that spigot every single morning. Anyone found a tray or mat that actually catches leaks before they hit the carpet?

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