Amazing cleaning hack magically gets rid of stains in plastic containers!

Reusable containers are a great way to lower your plastic waste, but cleaning grease stains from plastic tubs can be a major hassle. No matter how much scrubbing or dishwashing happens, the obnoxious orange marks remain.

Or do they? A British woman named Ayni has found the ultimate hack for ensuring that your plastic containers stay stain-free. Using just two readily available items from your kitchen, you can make sure your food tubs never look dirty again.


Ayni proclaimed her hack as ‘the best hack ever’. In her video, she said, 'Show me the life hack that you randomly saw one day that is now an unconscious standard practice in your life’.

To begin, she took a reusable container covered in grease and made sure it was securely sealed with a lid. She then added a sheet of paper towel and four pumps of dishwashing liquid. After filling the container to the brim with warm water, all she had to do was give it a good shake to start building up the foam.



What happened next blew viewers of the video's minds. After draining the water and rinsing out the remaining soap bubbles, Ayni proudly unveiled her squeaky clean container. The viewers of the video were astounded, with one person commenting, 'It’s insane how well this works'.

Another agreed, writing, 'always been doing this!!! best hack I've ever seen'. The woman added, ‘You’ll never not do this now, I saw it years ago and it’s a must'; a sentiment that seemed to be echoed among the rest of the viewers of the video.


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Reusing can help the environment! Here’s a cleaning hack for your plastic tubs! Image: TikTok / @ayni_home


If you’re buying plastic containers but are consciously trying to reduce your plastic waste, we highly recommend giving this nifty little hack a go as it sure saved the day for this woman.

If the mere thought of kitchen duty makes you want to procrastinate, don’t fret! We have additional cleaning tips that’ll transform your containers from ghastly to glossy in no time. Straight out of the ‘hack’ playbook, these methods are pocket-friendly, effortless, and astonishingly effective.


One tried and tested technique involves using bicarb soda, a handy household miracle worker. Simply sprinkle a generous amount of bicarb soda into your dirty container, add a bit of water to form a paste, and scrub away with a sponge or dish brush. Your containers will not only be grease-free but start to sparkle as well!

Stale, lingering smells can be just as bothersome as stubborn stains in plastic tubs. To freshen up your containers, try using vinegar, another astonishing household hero. Fill your container halfway with vinegar, leave it for a few minutes and rinse it out. This should rid your tubs of that unpleasant odour that sometimes just refuses to leave. If the smell persists, a combination of vinegar and baking soda can pack a powerful punch against persisting odours.


Bleaching is another handy trick if you're grappling with especially stubborn stains. A bit of diluted bleach in warm soapy water can practically make a container seem like it just came out of a box. However, remember only to do this occasionally as excessive use of bleach can corrode plastic and lead to damage over time.

Don’t forget: always rinse your containers thoroughly after these treatments to ensure no cleaning residues are left behind. With these supremely straightforward cleaning hacks, your plastic containers can rival their glass counterparts in a cleanliness contest. Say goodbye to grimy containers and hello to gleaming, odourless containers! Who knew maintaining a squeaky-clean kitchen item could be so hassle-free? Spread the word, and let’s make kitchen cleaning simple, speedy and downright satisfying!


Key Takeaways

  • A British woman has revealed her cleaning hack for preventing grease stains on plastic tubs using only household items.
  • In her video, the method involves placing a sheet of paper towel in the container, adding four squirts of dishwashing liquid, filling it up with warm water, and shaking it well.
  • The method has been praised online, although the woman clarified it is for preventing staining, not removing existing stains.

The possibilities are endless. There's no need to keep tolerating greasy, gross plastic containers in your life! Have you tried this clever stain-removal trick yet? Did it work well for you? Share your tips and tricks with us below!
 
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When using a container to store something with a tomato base, which usually gives the container that orange look once emptied, I give the inside the container a wipe over with a little bit of oil…no orange stain
 
I always have some grated carrot in the fridge for a sandwich or salad. No matter how I wash it there's always a slight orange hue with a plastic container, but it doesn't with a glass container.
I've actually started using glass containers. I feel they keep the food fresher and I feel it's more hygienic
 
Reusable containers are a great way to lower your plastic waste, but cleaning grease stains from plastic tubs can be a major hassle. No matter how much scrubbing or dishwashing happens, the obnoxious orange marks remain.

Or do they? A British woman named Ayni has found the ultimate hack for ensuring that your plastic containers stay stain-free. Using just two readily available items from your kitchen, you can make sure your food tubs never look dirty again.


Ayni proclaimed her hack as ‘the best hack ever’. In her video, she said, 'Show me the life hack that you randomly saw one day that is now an unconscious standard practice in your life’.

To begin, she took a reusable container covered in grease and made sure it was securely sealed with a lid. She then added a sheet of paper towel and four pumps of dishwashing liquid. After filling the container to the brim with warm water, all she had to do was give it a good shake to start building up the foam.



What happened next blew viewers of the video's minds. After draining the water and rinsing out the remaining soap bubbles, Ayni proudly unveiled her squeaky clean container. The viewers of the video were astounded, with one person commenting, 'It’s insane how well this works'.

Another agreed, writing, 'always been doing this!!! best hack I've ever seen'. The woman added, ‘You’ll never not do this now, I saw it years ago and it’s a must'; a sentiment that seemed to be echoed among the rest of the viewers of the video.


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Reusing can help the environment! Here’s a cleaning hack for your plastic tubs! Image: TikTok / @ayni_home


If you’re buying plastic containers but are consciously trying to reduce your plastic waste, we highly recommend giving this nifty little hack a go as it sure saved the day for this woman.

If the mere thought of kitchen duty makes you want to procrastinate, don’t fret! We have additional cleaning tips that’ll transform your containers from ghastly to glossy in no time. Straight out of the ‘hack’ playbook, these methods are pocket-friendly, effortless, and astonishingly effective.


One tried and tested technique involves using bicarb soda, a handy household miracle worker. Simply sprinkle a generous amount of bicarb soda into your dirty container, add a bit of water to form a paste, and scrub away with a sponge or dish brush. Your containers will not only be grease-free but start to sparkle as well!

Stale, lingering smells can be just as bothersome as stubborn stains in plastic tubs. To freshen up your containers, try using vinegar, another astonishing household hero. Fill your container halfway with vinegar, leave it for a few minutes and rinse it out. This should rid your tubs of that unpleasant odour that sometimes just refuses to leave. If the smell persists, a combination of vinegar and baking soda can pack a powerful punch against persisting odours.


Bleaching is another handy trick if you're grappling with especially stubborn stains. A bit of diluted bleach in warm soapy water can practically make a container seem like it just came out of a box. However, remember only to do this occasionally as excessive use of bleach can corrode plastic and lead to damage over time.

Don’t forget: always rinse your containers thoroughly after these treatments to ensure no cleaning residues are left behind. With these supremely straightforward cleaning hacks, your plastic containers can rival their glass counterparts in a cleanliness contest. Say goodbye to grimy containers and hello to gleaming, odourless containers! Who knew maintaining a squeaky-clean kitchen item could be so hassle-free? Spread the word, and let’s make kitchen cleaning simple, speedy and downright satisfying!


Key Takeaways

  • A British woman has revealed her cleaning hack for preventing grease stains on plastic tubs using only household items.
  • In her video, the method involves placing a sheet of paper towel in the container, adding four squirts of dishwashing liquid, filling it up with warm water, and shaking it well.
  • The method has been praised online, although the woman clarified it is for preventing staining, not removing existing stains.

The possibilities are endless. There's no need to keep tolerating greasy, gross plastic containers in your life! Have you tried this clever stain-removal trick yet? Did it work well for you? Share your tips and tricks with us below!

Excuse me but the "FOAM" does not do the cleaning and it never has not even in the washing machine
 

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