Glass food storage boxes are practical and environmentally friendly, but if you want to extend their service life and keep them clean and hygienic, proper cleaning and maintenance are essential. From timely handling after daily use to dealing with special stains, you need to master the appropriate methods in every link.
The glass food storage box should be cleaned as soon as possible after use to prevent food residues from drying. Soak the box in warm water first to soften the remaining food in the warm water for subsequent cleaning. When cleaning, use a soft sponge or dishcloth with a mild neutral detergent to gently wipe the box body and lid. Avoid using rough cleaning tools such as steel wool and hard brushes, because once the glass surface is scratched, it not only affects the appearance, but also easily hides dirt and breeds bacteria.
The cleaning of the box lid and sealing ring should not be ignored. The sealing ring is a key component to ensure the sealing of the storage box, and it is easy to leave food crumbs and grease. Every time you clean it, remove the sealing ring separately, carefully check for residues in the gaps, and gently rub it with your hands to clean it. After cleaning, make sure the sealing ring is completely dry to prevent mold and odor. If you find that the sealing ring is aging, deformed, or loses its elasticity, you should replace it in time, otherwise it will affect the sealing effect of the storage box and cause the food to spoil.
When you encounter stubborn stains, you need to use some tips. For example, after storing oily food, the oil stains on the box wall are difficult to clean. You can soak it in warm alkaline water and use alkaline substances to decompose the grease; if there are traces of pigment left by coffee or juice, white vinegar or lemon juice is a good helper. The acidic ingredients they contain can effectively dilute the pigment. However, no matter which cleaning method is used, you cannot use sharp tools to scratch the glass surface to avoid damage.
The characteristics of glass material determine that it is afraid of sudden cold and heat. The storage box taken out of the freezer of the refrigerator cannot be directly rinsed with hot water, otherwise it is easy to break due to excessive temperature difference. Similarly, the box that has just been filled with hot food cannot be put into cold water immediately. The correct way is to let the box stand at room temperature for a while and wait until the temperature is close to room temperature before cleaning. In addition, unless the product clearly indicates that it can be heated, do not heat the glass storage box over an open flame to prevent local overheating and bursting.
There are also some particularities in the storage of storage boxes. When not in use, try to store the box body and the box lid separately to avoid long-term compression and deformation of the sealing ring. If you need to stack them, put the large box at the bottom and the small box at the top, and don't stack them too high to prevent the bottom box from being damaged by excessive pressure. It is best to put a soft cloth or kitchen paper towel between the boxes to reduce friction and prevent scratches on the surface. At the same time, avoid putting glass storage boxes and sharp metal objects together to prevent accidental bumps.
It is also important to conduct a comprehensive inspection and deep cleaning of glass storage boxes regularly. You can check it carefully every month to check whether there are fine cracks on the glass surface, whether the sealing ring is aging, and whether the box lid is tightly closed. For boxes that have been used for a long time and have reduced transparency, you can use a glass-specific polish or apply a small amount of toothpaste to gently wipe it to make it transparent again. Once you find obvious cracks in the box, even if it can still be used, don't continue to take risks. Replace it with a new one in time to avoid danger. With these correct cleaning and maintenance methods, the glass food storage box can accompany us for a long time, safe and practical.
