How to remove the odor of food from a plastic container: simple life hacks
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Plastic containers are a practical way to store and transport food. They are affordable, lightweight, and durable, making them ideal for work, leisure, and home storage. However, despite all their advantages, they often retain food odors even after washing.
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But there are several simple and effective ways to rid plastic containers of unpleasant odors with the help of products that are usually found in every home, as reported by the Telegraph.
- Coffee: Don't discard the coffee grounds after brewing your coffee. Use them to clean plastic containers. Simply rub the coffee grounds inside the container and then rinse it thoroughly. The food odor will vanish, leaving your container smelling fresh.
- Baking soda: Mix baking soda with water until you achieve a consistency similar to porridge or cream. Place this mixture at the bottom of the plastic container and seal the lid. After two hours, remove the baking soda mixture and rinse the container thoroughly. The odor will also disappear.
- Newspaper: If you have a newspaper, it can help eliminate food odors in plastic containers. Roll up the newspaper and place it inside the container. Leave it for 5 hours, then remove the newspaper and rinse the container. The odor will also be gone.
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