Comment on How to remove smell from lunch box?

• Kolanaki@yiffit.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

  Bleach can react with certain plastics and corrode it over time.

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  • FelipeFelop@discuss.online ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

    Why does bleach come in plastic containers ? Acids on the other hand (like vinegar) come in glass containers .

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    • Kolanaki@yiffit.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

      1. Vinegar is a weak acid and doesn’t react with any kind of plastic. It often is sold in plastic.
      2. 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.

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      • FelipeFelop@discuss.online ⁨2⁩ ⁨years⁩ ago

        As far as I know, only HDPE is suitable for vinegar. Other types of plastic react with even a weak acid causing swelling/softening.

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