How to remove odor from glass jars.
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How to remove odor from glass jars.
I have some glass jars that I had stored something in that had a strong odor (like laundry crystals) and now I want to use the jars but I cannot get the odor to go away completely. I have washed in dishwasher, put water and baking soda in it and froze it, but nothing is working completely. I am surprised that the glass would hold the odor, but it did. Any suggestions?
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Hi Friends,
I just googled the above question and found me own answer, which I'll share with you. To remove strong odors from glass jars, put 1 teaspoon mustard (any kind) into glass jar, add hot water, put on cap and shake vigorously. Then pour this out and rinse well and odor is gone. I tried it and it works.
I just googled the above question and found me own answer, which I'll share with you. To remove strong odors from glass jars, put 1 teaspoon mustard (any kind) into glass jar, add hot water, put on cap and shake vigorously. Then pour this out and rinse well and odor is gone. I tried it and it works.
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My best smell eraser is cheap, clay kitty litter. Pour a bagful into a heavy plastic garbage bag. Set whatever you want to de-smell on top. Close tightly. Wait two weeks. It should be gone then - has worked on "skunky" books and sneakers. Good luck!
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This is interesting. I have an old dresser and I can not get the odor out of the drawers. They are small enough to pour kitty litter in - then close in a lg garbage bag. Going to give it a try.
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Great advice. I wanted to store my extra pepper in a class jar yesterday, but the jar smelled like the pasta sauce it had in it before it was washed. Will try the mustard and see if it works.
It is usually the lids that have the smell, more than the glass; but it could be both that smell.
It is usually the lids that have the smell, more than the glass; but it could be both that smell.
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You might also try cotton balls soaked in vanilla - put them into the drawers. I did this for an antique sideboard and it worked well.
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