If you've ever had a smelly shaker bottle, you know how frustrating it can be. You're constantly having to wash it out, but the smell just won't go away. Here are some tips on how to clean a smelly shaker bottle so you can finally get rid of that bad odor:
1. Use hot water and dish soap. Fill your sink with hot water and add a squirt or two of dish soap. Let the shaker bottle soak in the water for a few minutes before scrubbing it with a sponge or brush. Rinse well and let air dry.
2. Vinegar is your friend. If hot water and dish soap don't do the trick, fill your shaker bottle with equal parts vinegar and water (you can also use white vinegar). Shake well and let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with hot water.
3. Don't forget about baking soda! Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 1/4 cup warm water until it forms a paste. Rub the paste all over the inside of the shaker bottle, then rinse well with hot water. This should help absorb any lingering odors.
4. Try using lemon juice or essential oils . Fill your shaker bottle with either lemon juice or water mixed with a few drops of an essential oil like lavender or tea tree oil . Let it sit for 30 minutes before rinsing well with hot water . The citrus from the lemon juice will help neutralize odors while the essential oils will leave behind a fresh scent .