How Do You Clean Plastic Water Containers Use Baking Soda?
Plastic glasses, bottles and pitchers make good drinking and water storage containers until you fill them with a different liquid that stains them and leaves a lingering odor. Tomato juices and tomato-based soups are a major culprit due to the reaction of the acid in the tomatoes with the plastic surface. In addition, food fats, such as grease from chili or chicken soup will leave a slick layer on plastic surfaces. Luckily, one common kitchen ingredient, baking soda, can restore your plastic water containers to a like-new condition. Fill your plastic iced tea pitcher to the rim with hot water and sprinkle in ΒΌ cup of baking soda. Stir it gently and allow the pitcher to sit undisturbed for an hour. Pour out the water. Wash and rinse as usual. Your pitcher will be free from tea stains and the accompanying stale taste. Go bubbly for a refreshing clean in plastic water containers previously used for soups or juices. Rinse away any debris and put one tablespoon of baking soda in the bottom
