Find out which is the best to choose plastic containers, how to use them correctly so that they do not deteriorate ahead of time.
TIP # 1
Do not buy containers just like that - you need to know exactly what you need them for and whether there is a storage space.
TIP # 2
If you want to save space on your kitchen shelves, use square or rectangular containers. Round ones leave a lot of free space on the shelves.
TIP # 3
Choose one color, material or container shape for a specific food storage area. For example, for school meals - blue covers, for the kitchen - red, for the bathroom - yellow. This way you will not be confused.
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TIP # 4
Before buying storage containers, measure your drawers for height, width, and depth. It is better to use containers that are nested inside each other - it is easier to store them this way.
TIP # 5
Any container is not the best dish for reheating food in microwave oven, it is better to transfer the finished dish to a glass plate.
Not all containers can withstand high temperatures, so after washing in the dishwasher, the lids can be damaged and will not close properly.
TIP # 6
To remove unpleasant odors from the container, you can freshen up with baking soda by wiping the sides of the container with it, then rinsing and drying thoroughly.
If the smell persists, put mint newspaper in the container, close the lid and leave for a day or two.
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