How Do You Remove Musty Odors From Vacuum Flasks?
Vacuum flasks that have been stored for a time can smell musty and unappealing for reuse. Here is a way to restore the fresh odor. • Fill the flask to almost the top with hot water. • Add a teaspoon of bleach. • Fasten on the lid and leave the mixture to stand for five minutes. Rinse the vacuum cleaner out with hot water and leave upside down on a dish drainer to drain completely. • If bleach doesn’t appeal, try baking soda. This method will take a little longer but should still deliver good results. • Fill the flask with hot water as above. • Add 2 teaspoons of baking soda. • Leave to stand overnight. Rinse out thoroughly the next morning and dry as above. Store vacuum flasks with the lids open a little. This will help the vacuum to stay dry. If there is any moisture left and the lid is on firmly, this can encourage the growth of mold and this causes some of the odor.
