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How to eliminate the smell from a thermos? Video
Proper cleaning of the thermos
Recipes for eliminating unpleasant odors from a thermos
If the thermos is not washed in a timely manner, an unpleasant odor may form in it. Sometimes, to get rid of it, you just need to rinse the thermos and leave to dry without closing the lid. But if the smell is strong, regular washing will not be enough, stronger products will be needed.
You can remove bad odors with baking soda. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the product into a thermos and pour boiling water over it. Leave the thermos with boiling water for 3-4 hours, then rinse and rinse with clean water.
You can eliminate the unpleasant odor from the thermos with lemon juice. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass, add a little water, pour this mixture into a thermos and close it. Then shake the container several times and pour out the liquid.
Stubborn odors can be removed with acetic acid. Pour 3-4 tablespoons of acid into a thermos and cover with hot water, leave overnight. In the morning, pour out the liquid from the thermos and wash it with warm water and soap.
Another effective remedy for combating bad odors is mustard powder. Pour a few tablespoons of dry mustard into a thermos and fill it with hot water. After 12 hours, drain the mustard water and rinse the flask.
Ordinary rice can also be used to clean dishes. Pour 3 tablespoons of cereal into a thermos and pour warm water into it, close the lid and let stand for 30 minutes. Then shake the thermos vigorously and empty the contents. Finally, rinse the container with hot water.
A bad smell from a thermos can be removed with table salt. Pour it into a thermos as much as possible and add hot water. After 10-12 hours, discard the solution and rinse the flask.