No more smelly thermoses: eliminate the smell of coffee in no time with a simple trick

Woman holding a thermos. Source: spm

To start, you will need to clean the inside of the container. To do this, get a brush, dishwashing liquid and a little elbow grease. First, you will need to scrub the inside of the thermos to fight the persistent coffee smell. Also, if you want to clean the smell from your container,   fill a third of the thermos with hot water to which you will need to add a tablespoon of baking soda  . Then, gently shake the thermos and let this preparation sit overnight. You will be surprised by the absence of the coffee smell from your container the next day.

The lid of the coffee thermos must be clean

Sometimes we may think that it is the walls of the thermos that retain all the coffee smell. This particularly strong and bitter aroma is also present in   the lid of the thermos   as well as in its seal. To make sure your container is completely clean, make sure that the lid is also clean. To do this, you will have to check its smell. If the latter smells bad, start by removing the seal to wash it with a solution based on a mixture of water and washing-up liquid. If you cannot do this, take an old toothbrush and clean the seal and the entire lid.

Different types of thermoses. source: spm

Let the thermos dry in the sun

There is one last step to say goodbye to the persistent smell of coffee forever. After   thoroughly cleaning your thermos  , let it dry in the sun. The latter will eliminate all odors, whether coffee or stale. A practical method to find a thermos like new. So, do not hesitate to let your thermos dry for several hours until it is completely dry and clean. The sun’s rays will take an active part in eliminating the persistent smell of coffee.

When your thermos gives off an unpleasant coffee smell, there is always a solution. So you won’t have to buy a new one. Remember to apply this tip to continue enjoying your coffee every morning.