How to Clean Plastic Food Containers

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1. Koye says:
   September 19, 2007 at 12:47 am

   Plastic food storage containers are notorious for staining when any tomato product is stored in them. (Spaghetti sauce, etc.) Wash the container, then put it out in the sun for a few hours. Re-wash, and the stain should be gone or at least faded to a point that isn’t offensive.
2. Michelle says:
   September 19, 2007 at 12:48 pm

   Before putting any type to tomato based sauce or product into plastic containers, spray the container with Pam or other cooking spray.

   When you wash, the stain will be cleaned away.
3. Susan says:
   September 19, 2007 at 9:26 pm

   Pouring seltzer into a stained plastic container pulls all of the stain out. If necessary, use a brush to scrub it (old toothbrush works fine).

   Seltzer is also a great way to clean stainless steel. Wash first, then pour on a soft cloth, wipe down the stainless steel and dry. Only way I know to clean my refrigerator.
4. June says:
   October 12, 2007 at 6:18 pm

   I have many uses for Oxi-clean. I put a solution of it and water in stained containers. It usually cleans them out with no scrubbing.
5. C.Twanya says:
   October 14, 2007 at 8:54 pm

   To get plastic containers totally grease-free, I use Dawn ultra detergent in very hot water. It is the best dish washing liquid to remove all grease and oil especially from plastic containers. Make sure to insert your sponge or dishcloth into the container and twirl the container around several times with the cloth or sponge pressed tightly against the entire inside of the container… also make sure to reach the rim where the bottom of the container meets the sides otherwise grease or food residue will still be there. Rinse the item very well also in hot water so that no detergent residue remains on the plastic. Air dry (in sunlight if possible) or dry well with a clean cloth.
6. Becky says:
   January 12, 2008 at 8:02 pm

   I use a 1/2 salt and 1/2 baking soda to clean the outside of my Tupperware canisters and other plastic ware. The soda cleans and the salt is the abrasive. Be sure to rinse well if you use on the inside of your plastic ware.
7. Josie says:
   February 26, 2009 at 4:22 pm

   To get food stains or yellowing of plastic containers, soak and cover with a solution of automatic dishwasher detergent and very hot water.
   Soaking yellowed containers will come out like new depending on how
   long you soak.

   Formula:
   1 Tbs to 1 pint of water.

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