Cleaning out a smell

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Trying to clean out the spice cabinet and I want to re-purpose a shaker from a chili powder based mix to a cinnamon-sugar (it's made principally of plastic but has wire mesh screen). After a couple of washings the smell of chili powder is still pretty evident. How can I clean out that smell.

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Best Answer

You could try baking soda. It is well known for absorbing odors, especially in plastic.



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Rather than plugging deodorizers into your electrical sockets or lighting an arsenal of scented candles, use a few household staples such as baking soda, distilled white vinegar, coffee grounds, vanilla extract and lemons to get rid of odors once and for all.


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Answer 2

Try some hydrogen peroxide. A lot of colors and odors can be removed with peroxide.

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