Glad Stainless Step Can

The mainstream value pick — a stainless/fingerprint-resistant step can with soft-close on some models, a removable bucket, and bag-holding and odor-control features (fittingly from a bag brand), at a mid-value price between Rubbermaid and simplehuman. More features and a nicer finish than basic budget cans; build won't match the simplehuman.

The Glad Stainless Step Can is the mainstream value pick that adds nice touches at an accessible price. Glad (known for trash bags) makes step cans pairing hands-free foot-pedal opening with stainless or fingerprint-resistant finishes, a soft-close lid on some models, a removable bucket, and — fittingly for a bag brand — features designed to hold the bag well and often built-in odor control. It sits between the budget Rubbermaid and premium simplehuman: more features and a nicer finish than the basic Rubbermaid, at a more accessible price than the simplehuman. It's the choice for a good-looking, feature-reasonable step can at a mid-value price. The build and longevity won't match the simplehuman, but for a well-rounded, affordable stainless step can with bag-holding and odor touches, it's a sensible pick.

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