The genius cleaning hack that will make your plastic containers look as good as new
<p>An Instagram account dedicated to providing cleaning hacks has gained traction after their latest tip.</p>
<p>Instagram account Blossom, which currently has 3.9 million followers, has addressed a problem that almost everyone can relate to – stained lunchbox containers.</p>
<p>The video, which has amassed a whopping 650,000 views in just one day, takes you through a 5-step process to ensure your containers end up looking as good as new.</p>
<p>In the short clip, a yellow-tinged lunchbox is shown. The expert then adds a generous scoop of sugar to the stained container.</p>
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<p>Adding a squirt of dishwashing soap over the sugar, the cleaning aficionado lets the mixture sit in the lunchbox.</p>
<p>Then, in a surprising turn of events, she adds six ice cubes and lets them dissolve.</p>
<p>The last step involves a glass of water which is added to the mixture. It is then left to sit for 10 minutes.</p>
<p>Once the concoction is emptied and the container is rinsed, the formerly stained item is now looking as good as new.</p>
<p>Sugar helps break down old stains due to the enzymes it carries, while the ice cubes take apart the discoloured tinge.</p>
<p>Users took to the comments section to praise the expert for helping them with something they’ve struggled with for a long time.</p>
<p>“You just solved a problem so many households have!” wrote one user.</p>
<p>“This is so great for busy parents, thanks for sharing!” said another.</p>
<p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the step-by-step process for removing stains off plastic containers.</p>
<p>Will you be trying out this nifty hack? Let us know in the comments below.</p>
