How to Clean Grease From Plastic Bowls
Plastic bowls make handy storage items, but if you store greasy food in them, you may be left with a stubborn oily film that won't come off with soap and water alone.
Things You Will Need
- 2 cups vinegar
- Dish cloth
- Dish soap
Fortunately, you don't have to throw away plastic storage containers that become greasy, and you don't have to spend a lot of money on expensive cleaning products. You can use inexpensive, gentle household cleaners to restore your plastic bowls back to excellent condition.
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Fill your sink half full of hot water.
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Add 2 cups of white vinegar to the sink.
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Immerse the bowls in the hot water and vinegar solution and let them soak for about 15 minutes.
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Squirt some dish soap onto a dishcloth and give the bowls a thorough scrubbing.
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Rinse the bowls well and dry them.
References
- "How the Queen Cleans Everything;" Linda Cobb; 2002
Writer Bio
Charlotte Johnson is a musician, teacher and writer with a master's degree in education. She has contributed to a variety of websites, specializing in health, education, the arts, home and garden, animals and parenting.
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