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Does anyone know how to get smells out of Tupperware tubs?

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Shutupanddrive · 07/01/2012 21:25

I quite often put leftovers such as lasagne/curry in tubs to freeze. Even after washing them they still smell of whatever it was. It really puts me off as I am a vegetarian and don't want to put my soup or whatever in a tub that stinks of chicken curry! Has anyone got any tips on how to get rid of them? I find leaving lids off helps a bit but then I've got loads of lids and tubs with no lids everywhere! Confused

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 07/01/2012 21:39

Milton?

PigletJohn · 07/01/2012 21:48

dishwasher? Or denture tablets would probably do it.

shopalot · 07/01/2012 21:49

Try putting some bicarbonate of soda in them. Close the lid and leave overnight. It should work?!

Shutupanddrive · 07/01/2012 22:03

Haven't got a dishwasher or dentures (yet)! Think may have some bicarbonate of soda somewhere, will have a look. Thanks for replies

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PigletJohn · 07/01/2012 22:17

I haven't got dentures either! [toothy] Grin

but the tabs are very good for stain removal (glassware, sink, teapots etc), and the value brands are not at all expensive

Shutupanddrive · 08/01/2012 08:10

Thank you, I will see what I can find next time I go to the shops

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ChippyMinton · 08/01/2012 08:15

Not practical for this time of year, but leaving tubs out in bright sunlight for a few hours really helps.

Shutupanddrive · 08/01/2012 15:01

Will try and remember that one too! Thank you

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