Tip 2: Remove odors from plastic dishes with mustard or coffee
Mustard powder and ground coffee are excellent absorbents
Plastic has one unpleasant property – it absorbs odors. That’s why we change food containers so often – as soon as we notice that the aroma has eaten into the container and is not removed by any household chemicals, we immediately throw it in the trash and get new dishes. In fact, it is not necessary to change the containers every few months. Try to remove the smell with mustard. It is an excellent absorbent, so the method is really effective. Pour a few tablespoons of mustard powder into a container and shake it well. After that, rub the container with detergent, rinse with warm water and enjoy the result. Instead of mustard, you can also use coffee. It also has excellent absorption properties and can put plastic in order in a few minutes. Pour a few spoons of ground coffee into the container, close the lid tightly and leave it for 24 hours. The second option is to generously grease the container with coffee grounds and put it in the freezer overnight. A great solution against unpleasant aromas.
Tip 3: Fill the lids with hydrogen peroxide
Peroxide attacks the dirt on the glass lid. / Image: technotion zen channel
Housewives who think that the most difficult thing is to clean pans from grease and soot, probably have not yet encountered dirty lids. Usually all the dirt accumulates under the rim, and it is not possible to reach it even with a special narrow brush. In this case, ordinary hydrogen peroxide, which is in every first aid kit, comes to the rescue. Take the lid, pour hydrogen peroxide into it, wait 5-10 minutes until the reaction starts and the antiseptic “eats away” the fat, then rinse the lid with warm water. Peroxide is a powerful cleaner and, in addition, an antiseptic, so you can put the lid in order in no time. And to make the cleaning agent as effective as possible, mix a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide with two tablespoons of baking soda until a thick gruel is obtained. Pour boiling water over the lid to soften the dirt a little, then apply the paste on it (it is more convenient to do this with a dishwashing sponge or toothbrush). Leave the paste on for 15 minutes, then brush the lid again and rinse it with hot water.
