The Viral Hack That Instantly Removes Tupperware Stains No Scrubbing Needed!

I can’t believe I didn’t learn this trick sooner.

Let’s be honest when it comes to food storage, most of us turn to the same trusty standby: Tupperware. It’s the go-to for packing lunches and preserving leftovers with ease.

But here’s the downside. Some dishes, especially those rich in tomato or curry, leave behind stubborn orange smudges that cling to the plastic no matter how hard you scrub. And while you might tolerate stained containers for your own use, handing one to a guest packed with takeout? Slightly mortifying.

Thankfully, TikTok creator Adi Kempler dropped a game-changing tip that’s shaking up how we clean our containers. Her method? Surprisingly simple. With just a few household staples and a quick shake, those dingy, greasy containers come out looking fresh enough to serve from no extra scrubbing required.

Requires three common things

The hack calls for just three everyday essentials: dish soap, warm water, and a paper towel.

Adi begins with a plastic food container sporting those all-too-familiar orange blemishes the kind lurking in kitchen cupboards everywhere. She squeezes in a generous splash of dish soap, letting it pool at the base.

Next, she adds warm water.

Adi tears the paper towel into small pieces and drops them inside the container. Once they’re in, she snaps the lid on tightly, sealing everything in.

Shake, shake, shake

The final step is where the magic happens. With the lid secured, give the container a vigorous shake really let it rattle. Adi recommends shaking it for a solid 45 seconds to a full minute to work its cleansing power.

Ready for the results?

Once she pulls out the soaked paper towel bits and gives the container a quick rinse, the transformation is undeniable. The plastic looks pristine like it just came off the store shelf. Honestly, it’s the kind of clean you’d proudly pack your mom’s favorite dish in and hand over with a smile.

Adi picked up this clever little trick from her stepmom, who thankfully decided it was too good not to share.

She told BuzzFeed

Adi picked up this brilliant little trick from her stepmom who, thankfully, didn’t keep it under wraps and passed it down like a cherished family secret.

Adi’s video has gotten over 590K “likes” on TikTok and has been viewed 4.3 million times.

Her caption read:

“This trick has rescued more stained Tupperware than I can count. You have to try it!!! #fyp #cookingvideos #kitchenhacks #lifehacks #cleaningtips #stainremoval #foryou #foryoupage”

It actually works

The trick has worked for some other TikTok users, who shared their results on the platform too.

It’s not the only trick out there for cleaning food storage containers.

Food52 compiled a handy lineup of clever solutions for banishing both stains and lingering odors from Tupperware and similar food containers.

Among their suggestions? Good old vinegar—a multitasking marvel in the world of cleaning that never fails to impress.

The article shares this pro tip:

“Give them a vinegar rinse. After scrubbing your containers with hot water and dish soap, fill them up with white vinegar and let them soak for at least three minutes. This helps eliminate those stubborn, funky odors. Once done, pour out the vinegar and wash them again with soap and water.”

Another trick? A dose of pure sunshine. According to Food52, the sun’s rays can do more than lift your mood they can freshen your containers too:

“…sunlight improves almost everything. Leaving containers outside on a bright, sunny day lets the air circulate while the sun naturally neutralizes odors.”

It’s not just experts who swear by this. TikTokers echo the sentiment. One user chimed in:

“Guys just leave them out in the sun for a few hours. Works just as well 👍”