Tuppers are one of the elements that are never lacking in the kitchen. Whether it is to preserve food or to take it to work or the children’s school, these containers have become a key and practical element in the kitchen.
But, despite its convenience, many of the plastics with which they are made release toxins into the food they contain. That is why it is recommended to use glass containers or experiment with other types of alternative and biodegradable materials such as bioplastic.
However, if you still need to use your tuppers, try to choose those that do not contain bisphenol A (BPA), an industrial chemical that is used to make polycarbonate and that can be very toxic. Also, make sure to see at the base of the tupperware if it is suitable for reheating food. The symbol that indicates it is the one that has the appearance of several lines in the shape of waves.
If you still use plastic tupperware, it has surely happened to you that when you place a lentil stew, homemade pasta, or any other preparation with sauce inside, it adheres to the walls of the container and, even if you try to wash it over and over again, it will not comes off easily. The same goes for fat in food.
So that this does not happen, first of all it is important that you wait until the food that you are going to put inside has cooled completely and thus prevent it from adhering to the plastic. Also, to prevent this from happening, you can even go over the walls of the container a little with a little oil so that it does not adhere and, in turn, can come off faster when washing.
Then, to clean it and leave it as new, all you have to do is take a large container, where it fits comfortably, add hot water and lemon juice.
Let it act for half an hour; and wash it as usual, preferably with water and neutral soap. The natural power of citrus will help you to remove dirt more easily and will also help neutralize odors. On the one hand, it is a degreaser, and on the other, it cleans pregnant colors, such as that of the sauce.
Another homemade trick that can help you in these cases is to fill the tupperware with water and bicarbonate of soda, let it rest overnight and wash it in the morning.
You can also rub half a lemon down the sides of the container, let it dry, and then wash it.
It is important, finally, that you let your tuppers dry in the open air before using them again.
You can also learn other natural solutions to clean your home.