How to remove smell from lunch box?
I have this lunch box that is huge but works really well for me. I made a mistake a few weeks ago by leaving rotten food in it over the weekend and the stench is unbearable.
This lunch box has a removable interior made of some kind of plastic so I removed it and soaked it in warm water and dish soap for 48 hours in the sink and then I scrubbed the interior with a sponge.
When I got done, it still smelled like rotten food! I also cleaned the lid which isn’t removable but made of the same material. But just used the sponge on it.
Sticking my head inside is where I smell it most, so I think it’s the removable tub.
I also tried teabags as I heard of something like this with smelly shoes, but now my lunch box smells like feet lol.
So I’m at a loss. I love this box and don’t want to trash it. It was hard finding one like it.
Anything else I can try?
Edit: thanks for the suggestions! I forgot to mention that I did put some vinegar and baking soda in last night and kept the lid closed. I’ll leave it this way until tomorrow night and see.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Need to replace non-sticks every 6 months to avoid risk of cancer
If the item is brand new but it's been sitting unused for years too? Or is this a thing related to use? How can I know the pan I just bought hasn't been stocked for more than six months?
From my understanding it's about use. The non-stick coating will start to flake off, and you don't want to eat the stuff.
Using metal utensils on non-stick pans is a terrible idea for this exact reason as well- they're really hard on the coating.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
As a human being, I tend to eat everyday.
Sure I have my diet days and take-out days.
But as a general rule of thumb if you use up the pan about 3 to 4 days of the week, then you need to change it every 6 months.