4 Straightforward Ways to Remove Tomato Stains From Plastic

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Tomato sauce can leave a nasty stain on your lovely plasticware. That can make for an embarrassing moment when you want to invite friends over for a lunch or dinner party.

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Let’s take you through 4 ways in which you can get rid of the tomato sauce stains from your plastic. Then we’ll show you how to prevent them from coming back.

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4 WAYS TO GET RID OF TOMATO SAUCE STAINS

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1. VINEGAR Vinegar is a standard go-to when it comes to cleaning. It is so versatile and can remove grease, grime, and… tomato sauce stains.

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2. DISH SOAP You may think that popping your containers into a dishwasher will be a convenient way to rid them of stains. Sadly, it won’t.

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3. BAKING SODA Baking soda is a non-toxic, natural cleanser. That’s because of its caustic properties. Another great thing about baking soda is that it absorbs odors.

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4. DISH SOAP AND SUGAR The best sugar to use for this is granulated.

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A BONUS METHOD (WITH LEMONS) Lemon juice is a natural bleach. It not only removes stains, but it can kill any nasty germs or bacteria that are lurking on a surface.

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SWIPE UP FOR 4 STRAIGHT FORWARD WAYS TO REMOVE TOMATO STAINS FROM PLASTIC