How to Make a Mixture to Clean Plastic

Clean with Vinegar/Detergent/Baking Soda Mixture

Make a vinegar/detergent/baking mixture. To make the solution add 1 2/3 cups baking soda, 1/2 cup liquid soap, and 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) white vinegar to a 1/2 cup of water. Mix well. This mixture is great at cleaning soap scum and grease.

Wipe or spray mixture onto plastic. Put vinegar/detergent/baking mixture in spray bottle and spray, or use a clean rag or sponge to apply, vinegar/detergent/baking mixture onto the plastic surface.

Scrub. Rub down the plastic with the vinegar/detergent/baking mixture to remove any grime.

Rinse. Use water to rinse off the plastic. Depending on the item you can do this with a hose or faucet, or with more delicate items you may need to wipe it down with a wet cloth.

Dry. Dry your now clean plastic with a clean dry towel.

Clean with Baking Soda Mixture

Make a baking soda mixture. Add 1 part baking soda to 1 part water. Mix well. This mixture is great when you are in a hurry and low on supplies. This mixture works well for scrubbing off tough grime.

Wipe baking soda mixture onto plastic. Apply baking soda paste to plastic surface using a clean cloth or sponge

Scrub. Rub down the plastic with the baking soda mixture to remove any grime.

Rinse. Use water to rinse off the plastic. Depending on the item you can do this with a hose or faucet, or with more delicate items you may need to wipe it down with a wet cloth.

Dry. Dry your now clean plastic with a clean dry towel.

Clean with Vinegar Solution

Make a vinegar solution. Add 1 part vinegar to 1 part water. Mix well. This solution is great when you are in a hurry and low on supplies. This simple vinegar solution works great for mildew.

Wipe or spray solution onto plastic. Put vinegar solution in spray bottle and spray, or use a clean rag or sponge to apply, vinegar onto the plastic surface.

Scrub. Rub down the plastic with the vinegar solution to remove any grime.

Rinse. Use water to rinse off the plastic. Depending on the item you can do this with a hose or faucet, or with more delicate items you may need to wipe it down with a wet cloth.

Dry. Dry your now clean plastic with a clean dry towel.

Clean with Bleach Solution

Make a 5% bleach solution. To make a ~5% bleach solution add 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of bleach to a cup of water. Mix well. This solution is great for sterilizing plastic surfaces. Be careful when working around bleach to not to get any bleach on your clothes or other fabrics.

Wipe or spray solution onto plastic. Put bleach solution in spray bottle and spray, or use a clean rag or sponge to apply, bleach onto the plastic surface. Alternatively if the plastic item is small and water friendly, you can soak the plastic directly in the bleach solution.

Wait. Let the bleach solution sit on the plastic for 10-15 minutes.

Rinse. Use water to rinse off the plastic. Depending on the item you can do this with a hose or faucet, or with more delicate items you may need to wipe it down with a wet cloth.

Dry. Dry your now clean plastic with a clean dry towel.