Tainted Tupperware - Can I Save it?

anotheruser · 26 January 2020 at 5:21PM

Have some old Tupperware from the 80s but have noticed it seems to be tainted with a savoury food smell.

It's been through the dishwasher at least 4 times, the last time was straight after each other.

Still smelly when it dries.

Can I save it?
I prefer the older Tupperware tubs.

Thanks!

C_J · 26 January 2020 at 5:33PM

Have you tried soaking the Tupperware overnight in warm water and baking soda? Baking soda is great at removing odours.

[Deleted User] · 26 January 2020 at 6:44PM

soak in diluted bleach for an hour then give them a really good clean in warm soapy then leave to air dry.

kazwookie · 26 January 2020 at 6:50PM

Buy some new, it sounds like it has had it s life, if it was the 80s.

janb5 · 26 January 2020 at 8:48PM

If the seals are on keep it but make sure you leave lids off if nothing stored in there. That`s what the smell is from. It will disappear if you let it soak - Fairy Liquid and hot water is fine.

caronc · 26 January 2020 at 9:02PM

Soak bases and lids overnight in a weak bleach solution - (a couple of teaspoons of bleach to 1pint of water ratio). Allow to air dry then either wash thoroughly or pop back through the dishwasher, that should shift the whiffs.