We all know the shame of a plastic jug stained a permanent shade of matcha green or coffee brown. It’s not just cosmetic—stains can trap odors and bacteria.
How To Clean Water Jug 5 Gallon | Detroit Chinatown
For plastic or stainless steel jugs, try a paste made from baking soda and lemon juice. Rub it inside with a non-abrasive sponge, let it sit for 10 minutes, and scrub. The acidity lifts stains like a charm.
For glass jugs, you have an ace up your sleeve: denture cleaner tablets. Drop one in, fill with warm water, and let it fizz overnight. Rinse in the morning, and your jug will look like it just came off the shelf.
Fun fact: Denture tablets were originally designed for removing tough stains from teeth, but they work on glass and hard plastics because of their oxygenating bleach agents. It’s the cleaning hack your grandma definitely used.
