Why would bleach damage it?
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Kolanaki@yiffit.net 9 months agoBleach could potentially damage the lunch box given that OP says it’s plastic. I’d stick with just vinegar.
FelipeFelop@discuss.online 9 months ago
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 9 months ago
Bleach can react with certain plastics and corrode it over time.
FelipeFelop@discuss.online 9 months ago
Why does bleach come in plastic containers ? Acids on the other hand (like vinegar) come in glass containers .
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 9 months ago
- Vinegar is a weak acid and doesn’t react with any kind of plastic. It often is sold in plastic.
- Certain plastics != all plastics. There are many types of plastic. Unless you know what kind exactly you’re using, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
EatYouWell@lemmy.world 9 months ago
It’s highly unlikely that a cap full of bleach is going to damage the plastic in any meaningful way.
PullUpCircuit@iusearchlinux.fyi 9 months ago
One could go for a less aggressive base, like baking soda. It is also slightly gritty.
Alternating between one and the other with hot water and then drying in the sun should be enough to remove the funk.