Stainless steel lunch boxes are durable and environmentally friendly, but sometimes they will leave food odors, which is annoying. Today I will teach you a few simple methods to easily solve this problem.
Why is there an odor?
There are many tiny pores on the surface of stainless steel, which are easy to absorb odors. Especially after these foods have been put in:
Foods with strong odors such as curry and garlic
Fried foods
Fish or seafood
5 tips to remove odors
Timely cleaning: Wash the lunch box as soon as possible after eating, and do not leave food residues in the box for a long time.
Use warm water + detergent: Warm water can dissolve grease better than cold water, and it can be washed more cleanly with neutral detergent.
Baking soda deodorization method: Add warm water and baking soda to the lunch box, soak for 30 minutes and then rinse, which can effectively remove odors.
White vinegar cleaning method: Mix white vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio, soak for 15 minutes, and then wash normally.
Sun sterilization: After washing, dry it in the sun, and ultraviolet rays can help sterilize and remove odors.
Tips for daily use
Before storing food with strong odors, you can lay a layer of plastic wrap
Do a deep clean once a week
Let it dry completely before putting the lid on and storing
Precautions
Do not use a steel wool brush
Avoid using bleach
Do you have any tips for removing odors? Feel free to leave a message and share!
