I have this lunch box that is huge but works really well for me. I made a mistake a few weeks ago by leaving rotten food in it over the weekend and the stench is unbearable.
This lunch box has a removable interior made of some kind of plastic so I removed it and soaked it in warm water and dish soap for 48 hours in the sink and then I scrubbed the interior with a sponge.
When I got done, it still smelled like rotten food! I also cleaned the lid which isn’t removable but made of the same material. But just used the sponge on it.
Sticking my head inside is where I smell it most, so I think it’s the removable tub.
I also tried teabags as I heard of something like this with smelly shoes, but now my lunch box smells like feet lol.
So I’m at a loss. I love this box and don’t want to trash it. It was hard finding one like it.
Anything else I can try?
Edit: thanks for the suggestions! I forgot to mention that I did put some vinegar and baking soda in last night and kept the lid closed. I’ll leave it this way until tomorrow night and see.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
As a human being, I tend to eat everyday.
Sure I have my diet days and take-out days.
But as a general rule of thumb if you use up the pan about 3 to 4 days of the week, then you need to change it every 6 months.