Food is prepared daily in our homes, hence it is at this place that most of the stains from oil, spices and vegetables occur. Especially the yellow stains of grease and turmeric on plastic boxes and containers make them dirty and smelly. At the same time, even after washing thoroughly, the stains do not come off completely. In such a situation, if the containers are not cleaned from time to time, bacteria also start growing in them. Now let us tell you today some easy and effective hacks with the help of which plastic containers can become clean and shiny within minutes.
Baking soda will remove grease from boxes
Generally, baking soda is considered to be the most effective solution for cleaning the house. To remove oil and spice stains on plastic containers, take some water and mix two spoons of baking soda in it. Apply this solution on the cans and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. After this, rub lightly with a brush or scrub and wash with lukewarm water. In this way the stains will also come off and the smell will also go away.
Lemon juice will also do wonders
Lemon juice is very effective in removing yellow stains like turmeric from cans. For this, take lukewarm water in a bucket and add juice of 2 to 3 lemons in it. Now soak the plastic boxes in this water for one to one and a half hours. Wash with soap later. This eliminates the yellowness of the cans to a great extent.
Vinegar will also be useful in removing stains
White vinegar also helps in cleaning plastic containers. Mix one teaspoon of white vinegar in a cup of hot water and soak the boxes in it for at least an hour. If the stain is severe then you can leave it for the whole night. After this, when washed, the cans look clean and shiny.
Hot water and detergent hack
If there is no special thing in the house, then hot water and detergent can also be useful. Add some detergent to hot water and soak the boxes in it for some time. Due to which the dirt accumulated in it becomes soft and gets cleaned easily by rubbing the sponge.
tissue paper trick
An easy trick can also be adopted to remove stains of pulses and vegetables in lunch box or tiffin. Add hot water and a little dishwash liquid to the container. Now put some pieces of tissue paper in it, close the lid and shake vigorously. The stains stuck inside will be cleaned within a few seconds. Later wash with water and dry.
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