I grew up using plastic food containers(the Tupperware age), and I learned that they are tough, super convenient, and saved my mom a ton of money.
Plastic food containers aren’t just for storing leftovers either. Put them in your car, use them on the patio, or bring them to work with you! Their adaptability makes them extremely valuable. Cleaning them, on the other hand, can be a chore. Especially when they’re so greasy that mere dish soap won’t do the trick.
Enter baking soda. Using just a little bit of baking soda when washing your plastic food container can easily clean and degrease. Even old stubborn water stains are no match.
In this article, I’ll show you how to clean plastic food containers with baking soda.
Let’s begin!
What You’ll Need:
Baking soda
Dishwashing liquid
Sponge
Basin or sink
Towel
Water
Steps:
1. Fill your sink or basin with water, then add 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda.
2. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Stir it and let it bubble.
3. Soak your dirty plastic containers in the mixture. Let it sit for at least 30 seconds.
4. Grab a sponge and start scrubbing the plastic container with the solution. You should notice that cleaning with baking soda makes it easier to remove the grease.
5. Do a feel and smell test to check if there’s still some grease left. Continue to wash and scrub the plastic food container with the solution until it is clean.
6. Use a towel or place the containers on a rack to dry.
How Do You Restore Discolored Plastic Food Containers?
Are your old plastic food containers starting to look a little yellow? Try scrubbing it with baking soda paste.
Using baking soda paste is one of the most effective techniques to erase that annoying yellow color from plastic. To do this, make a paste with the baking soda and apply it to the yellowed plastic.
In a cup, combine the water and baking soda until it makes a paste(mix equal parts baking soda and water), then apply it to the plastic container and let it sit for several hours. Remove the paste with a sponge or towel, then thoroughly rinse the food container.
Conclusion:
There you have it! Ditch the toxins in your life – use baking soda to clean plastic food containers.
Not only will you save money, but you will also get more use out of your existing plastic containers. The environment will thank you.
If you want to learn more ways to use baking soda around the house, check out my article on how to clean electric pet grooming clippers with baking soda.
Thank you for reading. Have a great day!
-Baking Soda Guy
