How to Get an Odor Out of Plastic
- 1). Fill the smelly plastic container with a mixture of half white vinegar and half water. Let the mixture soak in the container for 30 minutes.
- 2). Pour the vinegar solution out of the container. Thoroughly rinse the container with cool water.
- 3). Examine the container for lingering odors. If the container still smells unpleasant, moisten pieces of newspaper with water.
- 4). Place the moistened newspaper pieces in the container. Seal the container and leave the newspaper in the container overnight. Carbon in newspaper ink absorbs odors.
- 5). Remove the newspaper pieces from the container. Wash the container container thoroughly with a soft sponge and dish detergent.
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