How to Remove Smells from Plastic Food Containers
Raise a quick hand if you have ever fallen victim to forgetting something in a plastic food container in either your fridge, drawer at work or lunch bag? Chances are, the more delicious the food that was in there, the more putrid and gag-worthy the smell has gotten with time. There are many high-quality plastic container manufacturers out there these days, and often times, buying their products can be an investment.
It would be a shame to have to throw out perfectly good containers that smell like high hell. This article aims to provide some solutions to help get the smell out of your plastic containers so that you can use them without your eyes watering.
Things Required:
– distilled white vinegar
– lemons
– baking soda
– water
– an old clean toothbrush
– the smell container(s) (as clean as possible)
– sharp knife
– time
Instructions
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1
Lemon It
Using your knife, thinly slice lemons and place them at the bottom of the container. Cover the container with the lid (most likely also very smelly) and place them in direct sunlight for as many hours as you can. The two work together to remove smells.
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Baking Soda
Baking soda can be a valuable friend in times like these. Pour some of it into the container and slowly add water. Mix the two together until they form a paste. Using the toothbrush, rub the paste into and around the entire container, including the lid. Allow the container to sit for 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the severity of the smell. Rinse the container with warm water.
If possible, allow the container to air dry in direct sunlight as the UV rays will aid in removing the smell. -
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Vinegar Solution
The last suggestion from us is to pour distilled white vinegar into the container. Allow this to sit for a few hours. Vinegar acts to remove smells, however, the bad smell will be replaced with the smell of vinegar, which is most likely more pleasant and much easier to get rid of with some thorough washing.
Wash and rinse the container vigorously. Once again if you are able to allow the container to dry in direct sunlight it will go a long way.
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