News India Live, Digital Desk: Cleaning Tips: Whether office or children’s school, plastic tiffin boxes have become an important part of our life. They are light, are easy to use and do not break quickly. But one of his biggest enemies is ‘turmeric’. A little turmeric nuggets in vegetables or lentils leave such a stubborn yellow stain on the tiffin box, which no matter how much it rubs, it does not take the name of going.

Many times it seems that now this box will have to be thrown away. But wait! You do not need to throw your favorite lunch box at all. There are some magical things in your kitchen, which can disappear these yellow and bad stains in minutes, that too without any expensive chemical cleaner.

So let’s know today, 3 easiest and effective home remedies to shine plastic compartments again like new.

1. Baking soda and thick paste of water

Baking soda is a natural cleaning agent, which is considered the biggest enemy of stains.

  • What to do: Take 2-3 teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl.
  • Prepare a thick paste by adding some water to it.
  • Apply this paste well on the stained area, especially in the corners.
  • Now apply this paste on the box and leave it for 30-40 minutes.
  • On completion of the time, rub a vessel wash with light hands and then wash it with clean water. You will see that the stain has disappeared lighter.

2. White Vinegar Amazing

Vinegar not only enhances the taste of food, but it is also a great stain removal solution. Its acidic nature helps in cutting stubborn stains of turmeric.

  • What to do: Mix equal amount of water and white vinegar in a vessel.
  • Now fill this solution in your plastic tiffin.
  • Stir the cans well with a lid so that the solution reaches every corner.
  • Leave it overnight or for at least 4-5 hours like this.
  • Empty the compartment in the morning and clean it with a normal dishwash soap. Yellowing will disappear and the smell coming from the compartment will also go away.

3. Lemon and salt scrub

Lemon has natural bleaching properties, and salt acts as a great scrubber. When both of them meet, they leave stubborn stains with stubborn stains.

  • What to do: Cut a lemon in half.
  • Now sprinkle a little salt on the stained place.
  • Next, put the chopped lemon directly on the stain and start rubbing it in the circular motion.
  • After rubbing for 5-10 minutes, leave the compartment just like this for 15-20 minutes.
  • Finally wash it with hot water and soap. The box will not only be clean, but a fresh lemon will also come out of it.

By adopting these small and easy tips, you can make your old and yellow plastic compartments again like new. So next time when turmeric stains are in the tiffin, instead of getting upset, try any of these recipes!

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