No need to soak for long, here's a trick to wash jars so they're free from rancid odor using only 3 kitchen ingredients.

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This condition generally occurs if the jar is left closed for a long time, especially after storing food with a strong aroma.

Brilio.net - Jars are important containers in almost every home. This piece of furniture is usually used to store various dry foods, from kitchen spices to family favorite snacks. One of the advantages of jars is that they can keep food crispy because they are usually made airtight.

However, the use of jars also often creates new problems. The inside of the jar often stores a rancid odor that is quite disturbing. This condition generally occurs if the jar is left closed for a long time, especially after storing strong-smelling food.

The unpleasant odor that comes from inside the jar can actually disappear naturally if left open. Unfortunately, this process takes quite a long time. In certain cases, especially if the odor is very pungent, leaving the jar open is not effective enough.

Usually, you need to soak the jar for some time. However, even though it is soaked, the rancid smell in the jar does not immediately disappear. Summarized by brilio.net from the TikTok account @sajiansedap on Saturday (3/29), this easy trick to remove the rancid smell only uses 3 kitchen ingredients. These ingredients are baking soda, dish soap, and lime.

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The first step, prepare a small container and pour two teaspoons of baking soda into it. Add two teaspoons of liquid dish soap that is commonly used every day. After that, add one tablespoon of lime juice. Make sure the lime juice is free of seeds so that it does not interfere during the cleaning process.

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Next, mix the three ingredients until they form a slightly thick mixture. Spread the mixture all over the inside and outside of the jar. Make sure the entire surface of the jar is coated with this cleaning agent for maximum results. After spreading it evenly, let it sit for ten minutes so that the baking soda and lime content work to remove the odor.

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After ten minutes, rinse the jar with clean running water. Gently rub the surface of the jar using your hands so that the remaining cleaning agent is completely gone. This process will also help clean any dirt that may still be stuck to the surface of the jar. Rinse until the jar is completely clean and there is no soap residue left.

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To keep the aroma in the jar fresh after washing, there are additional steps that can be taken. Take a piece of tissue and sprinkle a little coffee powder on it. Fold the tissue to wrap all the coffee powder neatly. After that, place the tissue package containing the coffee into the jar before storing it. The distinctive aroma of coffee will help neutralize the odor and maintain the fragrance of the jar when not in use.

With this simple method , the jars at home will always be free from rancid odor. The process is fast without the hassle of soaking for a long time or using harsh chemicals. Just use three kitchen ingredients, clean and fragrant jars can be obtained easily.

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