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How to clean plastic containers
Remove the lid from the container.
After you pop it open, check to make sure there are no remnants of food left inside. Give the container a quick preliminary rinse with hot water.
Drain and shake out the excess water and place the container on the kitchen counter. If there's any dried or sticky residue inside the container, it may help to wipe it out with a paper towel before you begin cleaning.