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4 Straightforward Ways to Remove Tomato Stains From Plastic

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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There is no need to think that your containers have to head for the bin. The orangey-red stains can be removed.

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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.

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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VINEGAR

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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DISH SOAP

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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BAKING SODA 

If your container is 5 square inches, add ⅕ of a cup (40g) of sugar into the middle of your container. For bigger containers, look at doubling the amount of sugar.

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DISH SOAP AND SUGAR

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