How to wash a thermos

The thermos was invented in the late nineteenth century, however, enjoys great popularity up to the present time. It saves the initial product temperature for quite a long time, compact and easy to use. Like any subject of household items, thermos needs careful care and regular cleaning. The main problems faced by the owners – resistant dark tint from drinks and unpleasant odor.

You will need

• - acetic or lemon acid;
• tablets for cleaning dentures;
• - Fig;
• water;
• - bottle brush.

Instruction

1. You must wash the flask after each use with warm soapy water, removing from him all remnants of food. For more thorough cleaning use a bottle brush. Then rinse thoroughly and dry it. During cleaning care must be taken that no water gets into the gap between the outer shell and the inner insulating flask. This can lead to the fact that the thermos will not be able to keep the temperature of food and beverages.
2. If stains inside the thermos resistant and to remove them by mechanical means does not work, you need to conduct "chemical cleaning". For this procedure well with a vinegar or citric acid bags. Pour into a thermos of boiling water and add 1-2 teaspoons of 70% acetic or two packets of citric acid. Wait for complete cooling of the solution and thoroughly rinse the thermos with warm running water. If plaque is left, repeat the procedure several times. Vinegar and citric acid will not only remove dirt, but also to cope with an unpleasant odor. Besides these natural chemicals will not cause harm to the human body.
3. Unusual but very effective way to remove dark RAID is the use of tablets for cleaning dentures. Fill the thermos with hot water and put two tablets. Close the lid and leave it overnight. In the morning, shake well and pour the solution. Rinse the flask several times with tap water and let it dry.
4. To get rid of the musty smell and persistent, eventually appearing in a thermos, to help Fig. This grain has long been known for its unique feature to absorb extraneous flavors. Unlike industrial detergents, the use of rice completely harmless to humans and use it often. Pour into a thermos half Cup of raw rice and fill it with a Cup of hot water. Express cereal for an hour, until the rice swells and absorbs odor. After that, remove it. Thermos rinse thoroughly with warm water . A foreign scent will disappear without a trace.