Plastic food-storage containers are a good reusable solution to keep leftovers fresh, but they're often susceptible to stains. Even with hand scrubbing in the sink or using a dishwasher, they can stay stained or retain an odor that seems impossible to remove. On a very hot, sun-intensive day, try using the sun’s rays to deodorize and brighten them instead. Wash them clean and place them on top of a towel in the brightest spot in the yard. The natural UV rays from the sun will do their cleaning magic.
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