If there are many stains that we dread when cleaning the kitchen, it is grease stains. These clog the oven, hob and pans and remain stubborn and difficult to remove. Indeed, it is never easy to clean the plastic containers in which we put the remains of our fatty dishes. To overcome this inconvenience, we give you tips for degreasing plastic containers without leaving traces.
Removing the greasy film from plastic containers sometimes requires more than washing with soapy water. To effectively remove the orange stains of grease that cover plastic containers, it is necessary to use stain-removing household products, known for their degreasing action.
Grease-stained plastic containers – Source: spm
How to degrease plastic containers?
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Make a natural degreaser to clean a plastic container
Degrease a plastic container – Source: spm
Mix in a bottle a tablespoon of soda crystals with 20 drops of lemon essential oil and two cups of water. Soak a microfiber cloth in this homemade degreaser and rub the greasy surfaces of the container. Then rinse with clear water. Soda crystals are a stain remover, more abrasive than baking soda. Note that you can replace the soda crystals with Marseille soap flakes. This natural and biodegradable soap is effective in removing stubborn stains. To do this, simply dissolve the shavings in boiling water, and wait for the solution to become lukewarm to add the drops of essential oil.
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White vinegar to degrease a plastic container
White vinegar to degrease a plastic container – Source: spm
This multi-purpose product is an effective stain remover for degreasing all surfaces. It will help you find clean plastic containers. To do this, you must first remove all food residue from the bottom of your plastic container. Wipe the container with a paper towel to remove as much grease as possible. Then rinse it with warm water to facilitate the elimination of grease, and let it dry. Next, fill your container with pure white vinegar. Make sure all the greasy parts of the container are covered with vinegar. Close the lid to avoid overflows, and leave to act for 30 minutes. The acidity of vinegar breaks down grease stains and also neutralizes stubborn food odors. Thanks to its antibacterial properties, it can also disinfect your container. If your plastic container is badly marked with orange stains of grease, add white vinegar, the juice of a fresh lemon and let stand for an hour. The lemon has a whitening action which allows stains to be removed, in order to restore the shine of the container.
After letting the solution work, all you have to do is pour it into the sink. Then rub the container with a microfiber sponge to remove traces of softened grease. For stubborn stains, use the abrasive side of the sponge.
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Baking soda to find a clean plastic container
Baking soda is an economical product that is very effective in cleaning, degreasing and removing stains, thanks to its abrasive crystals. It is also a natural deodorant which makes it easy to eliminate bad smells. For this, mix in a container half a cup of warm water with two tablespoons of baking soda to obtain a paste. It should neither be very thick nor too runny. Spread the dough inside the container, taking care to cover the bottom, but also the walls of the container. Note that your container must be completely dry to allow the dough to stick easily. Close the lid, and leave the mixture to act overnight. The next day, rub your container with a microfiber sponge on the soft side, to avoid scratches, as baking soda is abrasive. Then rinse the container with hot water.
Thanks to these tips, you will degrease your plastic containers, and remove yellow or orange stains, without resorting to chemicals such as bleach.
