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Quell that smell from plastic containers
SO often, when food is stored in plastic containers an odour sticks to them aand is difficult to get rid off even after washing. This smell not only assails one’ s nostrils but also tends to be absorbed by other foods being stored. This is a problem one definitely encounters if the plastic is not of good quality, but sometimes good-quality plastics too emit odours. Removing smells Get rid of these odours by following simple, home remedies: You will need a clean
cotton rag or paper tissues, water, baking soda, a lemon or lemon
juice. Mix about a cup of water, 4 tablespoons of baking soda and the
juice of one lemon. Wipe the interior of the container with this
mixture, removing all spatters, and rinse with fresh water.Take the
balance of the solution and boil in a shallow microwave-safe dish for
two minutes.The microwave should be very steamy, use caution when
opening the door. Wipe off the container with a dry cloth or paper
tissue. Another solution is to wipe the container with a 50:50 mixture
of distilled white vinegar and water. If the smells are very strong,
let the container sit overnight in the solution.
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Often, plastic containers that are used to reheat foods (like tomato sauce) in the microwave, develop stains. These stains are permanent. Nothing will remove them, as they become part of the plastic, which has been modified on a molecular level. This change is caused by the high temperatures experienced in isolated areas on the perimeters of containers used to heat or re-heat food in a microwave oven. The worst part is not the tomato sauce becoming part of the container, but the plastic container becoming part of the food! There are ongoing studies on the effects of chemicals like mimic estrogen, which are found in most plastic packaging and plastic containers. Researchers are currently trying to draw the link between this, increased in infertility in men, and increased breast cancer in women. In light of this research it is best to substitute plastic containers with glass or ceramic dishes in the microwave. Get adhesive tags off Most plasticware has some tag or label attached to it. Ordinary washing doesn’t help to get rid of these tags as the glue remains stuck on them. An easy way to remove price tags and labels without scratching the surface of your plasticware is to soak the pieces in hot water for a few hours which may loosen the adhesive. — Compiled by
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