How to clean a thermos from tea plaque?

Thermos is a unique thing that many people simply cannot do without. A thermos saves some on a hike, others during workouts, and still others just like to drink hot drinks, especially in a frosty period. And each user of this type of tableware has noticed more than once that a dark bloom and an unpleasant odor gradually appear inside the flask, which is very difficult to get rid of, but possible.

Regular use of the thermos leads to the formation of plaque and odor inside it. Causes:

• caustic welding paint;

• irregular cleaning.

Indeed, tea is poured into a thermos every day, and a thorough cleaning of the inner container occurs at best once a week. At the same time, it involves the use of not only detergents, but also additional abrasives, for example, citric acid. Such a mixture will allow you to remove even black formations on the walls of the thermal capacity flask. Only this trick is known to few. Well, those who know, use it in everyday life extremely rarely.

In addition to citric acid, many other products can be used, such as saline or soda solution. A small handful of one of these substances, poured with boiling water, will rid the inner surface of the thermos from black deposits in a few hours of action.

You can get rid of brewing dirt on the metal surface of a thermos at home using acetic acid, mustard powder, lemon and even Coca-Cola. The main thing is to know the correct dilution of these ingredients, otherwise you can spoil the iron base of the thermal dishes, at least remove the protective layer.

In addition to removing welding deposits from the stainless surface of thermal dishes, it is important to ensure that an unpleasant odor does not form inside it and, moreover, mold does not develop. Such troubles arise if the thermotar is not dried after washing and is tightly closed.

In order for those who like to use thermoses to understand what is at stake, we suggest that you get acquainted with several ways to remove welding traces. It is worth noting that each proposed option is miraculous and simple. And all the necessary components for cleaning are available in every home.

The best product for cleaning the inner surface of a thermos from tea deposits. Moreover, the recipe for preparing a cleaning solution is very simple:

• 2 tbsp is poured into the thermos. l. soda, if the plaque is already black, the amount of soda should be increased by 2-3 times;

• then the soda is poured with boiling water, there should be water in the thermal container up to the neck;

• it is necessary to close the lid tightly, shake the thermos like a shaker;

• the dishes are set aside for 20 minutes;

• after the specified time, the soda solution is drained, and the thermos is thoroughly rinsed under running water from the tap.

It will surprise many, but rice is one of the most effective ways to clean the inside of a thermos:

• 2 tbsp is poured into the thermos. l. rice, and boiling water is poured;

• the lid of the container is tightly closed, the thermal container is shaken;

• the dishes are left for 12-15 hours;

• at the end of the specified time, the liquid is drained, and the inside is washed with a soft sponge.

Everyone knows that table vinegar, which is on the shelf in every kitchen, is characterized as one of the best substances for removing stains of varying complexity from dishes. Accordingly, this liquid will allow you to get rid of tea plaque in a thermos. The cleaning process is very simple:

• a couple of spoons of 9% vinegar are poured into a thermos;

• then boiling water is poured to the very neck;

• the dishes are set aside for about 14-15 hours;

• after the specified time, it is necessary to drain the vinegar solution, and rinse the flask under running water.

Citric acid is often used as a stain remover on clothing. But it is this substance that can be used to get rid of tea plaque and an unpleasant odor in a thermos:

• 2 tbsp is poured into the container of the thermos. l. citric acid;

• the powder is poured with boiling water and shaken thoroughly;

• with a tightly closed lid, the thermos stands for 11-12 hours;

• then the contents of the thermos are poured out, the container itself is rinsed under running water.

Quite an unusual way of cleaning thermoses, requiring the purchase of tablets for dentures, the main component of which is soda. The cleaning process itself requires a step-by-step execution:

• 2 tablets are thrown into a thermos, and boiling water is poured;

• the lid of the dishes is tightly closed, after which the thermal container is thoroughly shaken;

• the cleaning agent remains in the container for 13-15 hours;

• after a specified time, the liquid is drained, after which the flask is rinsed under running water;

• it is important to wait for the thermal dishes to dry completely.

It sounds unusual, but you can remove tea plaque from a stainless steel thermos with a baking powder for dough:

• warm water is poured into the flask of thermal dishes and 2 bags of baking powder are poured;

• without shaking and stirring, the container is set aside for several hours;

• after a while, the cleaning liquid is poured out, and the thermos is rinsed.

The main kitchen spice is also an important part of cleaning the inside of thermoses. Salt will help get rid of tea stains and unpleasant odors:

• 4 tbsp is poured into the flask. l. salt, boiling water is poured on top;

• thermal dishes remain at rest for 2 hours;

• then the cleaning composition is poured out, and the container is rinsed under running water.

It may not be possible to get rid of the plaque from once, but the second procedure will definitely put the container in order.

A rather strange, somewhat dangerous, but at the same time effective option for cleaning a thermos involves the use of bleach:

• bleach without chlorine is poured into a flask, then diluted with boiling water;

• the lid of the thermos is tightly closed, the dishes are shaken;

• the thermal capacity is left aside for a couple of hours;

• then the liquid is drained, and the flask is thoroughly rinsed.

The best way to combat tough tea stains is ammonia. The main thing is to take precautions during the cleaning process and follow the step-by-step instructions:

• in a small-sized plastic lid, it is necessary to make holes and thread a thread through them, the length of which will exceed the height of the thermos;

• a little ammonia is poured into the lid and lowered into the flask;

• the threads must remain on the surface;

• the lid is lightly put on the thermos, and the container is left to the side for about 12 hours;

• after a specified time, the lid is removed from the flask, after which the thermos is thoroughly rinsed under running water.

It is as easy as shelling pears to clean a thermos with a glass flask from tea plaque. You can use any of the presented methods... And best of all, after each use, rinse under running water with an ordinary dishwashing detergent. The main thing to remember is that glass flasks are very fragile in their characteristics. A brush with a soft sponge will help wash away the plaque from the tea formed inside.

In order for the thermos, or rather, its internal container, to remain clean, it is important to regularly adhere to several rules.

• After each use of the thermos, rinse the flask with a regular detergent.

• In the process of washing, do not use hard or metal brushes. They scratch the container, due to which the thermos loses its basic properties, and bacteria form in the scratches.

• After washing, the flask must be dried with a paper or cloth towel.

• While the thermos is empty, it should stand with the lid open so that the remaining moisture evaporates and stale air does not form inside.