There is actually a secret to “washing plastic boxes”. Now that you know, it’s easy. Clean in 30 seconds. No more oily!!!
Respect the secret of “washing plastic boxes” no more oil! Just use 3 helpers that are in every kitchen. Clean in 30 seconds.
Many people have probably experienced the annoying problem of eating food from plastic containers, whether it is a lunch box brought to work or a box from a restaurant or delivery service. Even after washing with hot water and dishwashing liquid, the container is still sticky from oil stains. Even after washing it many times, it still feels slippery.

Recently, there was an experiment from the Hong Kong News website that took 3 tips from netizens to try for real and found that it worked better than expected. Using only ingredients that are available in the kitchen, such as kitchen tissue paper, salt, and tapioca flour or cornstarch, it only takes 30 seconds and the หากคุณสนใจเล่นพนันออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุด สามารถสมัครสมาชิก UFABET ได้ที่นี่ พร้อมรับโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ box is clean as new, not oily or sticky anymore.
Method 1: Salt + dishwashing liquid
- Add a little clean water into the box.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of salt and a little dishwashing liquid.
- Close the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, then rinse with water.
The working principle is that fine salt grains can reach the small traces on the plastic surface and help scrub off the embedded oil stains. The final result is that all the oil stains are gone and it is not sticky to the touch.
Method 2: Kitchen tissue paper + dishwashing liquid
- Fill the box about halfway with water.
- Add dishwashing liquid and tear a piece of kitchen tissue in half.
- Close the lid and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, then rinse.
The working principle is that the surface of the tissue paper rubs against the surface of the box while shaking, effectively pulling out stubborn oil stains. The result is that all oil stains are gone, the surface of the box is clean, and it is not sticky to the touch.
Method 3: Tapioca flour (or corn starch)
- Sprinkle a thin layer of cornstarch into the box.
- Use tissue paper to wipe off the flour.
- Add dishwashing liquid and rinse with clean water.
The working principle is that the powder has the property of absorbing oil. When wiped off, it will take away the oil stains. Then just rinse with water again and it will be completely clean. The result from this method is that the oil stains are almost gone. The box is not sticky.
The results of the experiment concluded that the winning method was “tissue paper” because it is easy to clean, requires little effort, and provides the best results. The second best option is tapioca starch because it cleans well and is inexpensive. Salt can be cleaned but requires more effort and time than the two above.
Finally, if you are looking for a way to clean plastic boxes without oil stains, try these tips at home. No need to use special products, just use things around you. It only takes 30 seconds and your box will be clean as new!