Homeowners are using oil trick to keep their Tupperware stain free

SOME Tupperware is known for staining easily – but one simple trick can keep containers clean and mess free.

Experts shared several hacks for making Tupperware clean up easy.

Experts recommended lightly coating Tupperware dishes with oil before filling them with liquids or greasy foods.

The oil will provide a buffer between the food and the container, preventing stains.

It’s also important to wait for liquid to cool before pouring it into the Tupperware, especially for liquids prone to staining like tomato sauce and curries.

Plastic Tupperware should also not be heated in the microwave, which has a similar staining effect.

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Experts also advise homeowners not to scrub the plastic containers with an abrasive cleaner, which can cause scratches that food sticks to.

When in doubt about how much a liquid or food will stain, it’s best to use a glass container instead of a plastic one.

But if your Tupperware does accumulate stains, Southern Living provided some easy hacks for cleaning.

One unexpected tip for removing stains from Tupperware is using hand sanitizer.

Hand sanitizer contains solvents such as isopropyl alcohol, which is effective for removing greasy stains.

Experts recommend coating Tupperware stains in hand sanitizer and letting it sit for 30 minutes.

After rinsing out the solution, wash the container with dish soap and water.

While it can be difficult to scrub out grease stains with dish soap and water, experts also provided a tip for making the process easier.

Filling the Tupperware with hot water, dish soap and shaking the container vigorously for 30 seconds can make it easier to clean out.

Even with these cleaning tips, it’s important to throw out Tupperware if the plastic becomes warped, melted, or peeled.

Bacteria can get trapped in textured plastic more easily, making it difficult to properly sanitize the container.