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Effective tips for degreasing and whitening plastic containers

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As practical as plastic food containers are in allowing us to take food out of the house that is ready to eat or just tastes good, it is difficult to keep them in new condition.

They tend to yellow over time and appear old and worn.

However, you’ll be happy to know that with these natural, homemade tips, it’s possible to clean greasy, yellowed plastic containers and get them looking like new again.

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As the first ingredient, we recommend baking soda, which is known for its cleansing, degreasing and whitening properties. In addition, it has a slightly abrasive effect that helps remove limescale and grease stains.

So just put four tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl and add water until it forms a kind of paste. Next, rub this mixture over the entire surface of the containers with a sponge or toothbrush, paying special attention to the places where the stains are located.

Then leave to act for a few hours before washing the containers.

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