Cleaning hard plastic surfaces?
Some plastic items are very useful — or at the very least, they ought to be well cared-for so they can have a long service life.
Which begs the question — how do you care for plastic when (very often) its very cheapness meant it wasn’t intended for long-term care?
So, I’ll ask my scant readers: how do you keep hard plastic surfaces — the ones most likely to survive — clean and attractive? Plastic-free care ideas, of course, are preferred.
7 December 2009 at 12:59 pm
I guess I’d like to know what kind of items you’re talking about? Food containers? Furniture? Electronics? Cat litter boxes?
That would help.
7 December 2009 at 3:40 pm
Remaining plastic food containers: Never microwave. Hand-wash when there’s time. Otherwise, I just accept that these are on their way out of my life.
Clothes: Launder gently and only when necessary…not that that’s really specific to plastic clothes.
Electronics, etc.: Wipe off with a rag that is damp with warm water and mild detergent. I know water and gadgets souns like a no-no, but I haven’t had any problems.
All: Keep out of the sun! Photodegradation will wear it out over time.
[I feel a little funny posting...I'm a blog-world lurker...don't usually comment. But just wanted to thank you for all of your DC-area low-plastic tips! It's a tough fight and every little bit of help is appreciated.]