Thermoses are the salvation of all those who go to work (not in the office), who cannot do without coffee because they love to drink it at any time of the day and do not have a machine or stove available to prepare it when they feel like it.
Unfortunately, thermoses, like everything, have advantages and disadvantages. The more they are used, the more they smell. It is impossible to deny it: getting rid of the smell of coffee and its stains is really difficult, in some cases impossible.
It is an inconvenience that anyone has faced at least once in their life and for which unfortunately there would seem to be no remedy.
Getting rid of the smell of coffee is difficult but not impossible, here’s what and how to do it
Anyone who is unable to get rid of the smell of coffee and clean the thermos properly by making it look like new, chooses to buy a new one and solve the problem once and for all. In reality, the solution is different, it is not convenient to buy a new thermos because sooner or later you will find yourself in the same situation.
What you need to do is get informed and apply tricks that can give great satisfaction at no cost, it may seem strange but there are many and they all work.
The cheap trick at no cost to clean the thermos and eliminate odors
Taking advantage of an inexpensive, very simple trick means having the opportunity to use the coffee container without problems and without unpleasant smells for a long time to come, saving a lot of money, so why not try? On the other hand, we all love to smell the good smell of freshly brewed coffee coming out of the thermos, rather than the bad smell of old coffee.
So the first thing to do is to clean the container internally, to do this it is better not to use a normal sponge and detergent. It is advisable to buy a suitable brush that can penetrate deep to remove coffee and stubborn stains, then some dish soap and finally it is important to scrub well.
Once the thermos is done, it could already be considered clean but if you want to get a 100% good result, it is advisable to clean it properly with the following trick. Fill a third of the thermos with hot water to which a tablespoon of baking soda is added. Then gently shake the container. Finally, the preparation must remain overnight and the next day the smell of coffee will be totally gone.
What are the parts of the thermos that collect dirt and bad odors
As much as we can all be convinced and certain that it is the walls of the thermos that smell like coffee, it is important to know that it is often the lid that retains the smell. The gasket intervenes to aggravate the situation. These are the two parts that must be taken care of and cleaned thoroughly, so that the thermos is really clean also because mold could even form inside over time.
So every wash must be carried out properly, always, to remove both stink and stains and any mold. To wash everything well, the first thing to do is remove the joint, then properly soap the cap and gasket with a solution made of water and dishwashing liquid, finally put to dry. This phase is essential because no trace of water must remain.
How to ensure complete and optimal drying of the thermos
As an alternative to the sponge, you can use the old toothbrush which allows you to scrub well both the inside and the gasket of the thermos without leaving a trace of coffee, not even the smallest. Finally, the last step to say goodbye to the smell of coffee is to let the thermos dry in the sun.
Anyone who provides hand drying with a normal tea towel, on the other hand, the optimal drying should be done in the sun which reaches practically everywhere and in the meantime goes to eliminate stains and odors. The trick just revealed must be applied to practically any type of container.
The sun is the best solution in any area, for example when washing clothes in the presence of stubborn stains. Blood stains, for example, do not go away with any detergent, they go away by hanging the clothes in the sun.
