• When chopping onions or garlic, have a wedge of lemon handy. When your finished, rub it over the knife, cutting board and your hands to get rid of the smell. ~ Denise

• If your plastic containers are keeping the smell of their previous contents, let a solution of lemon juice and hot water sit in them for one hour, then wash as normal. ~ Denise

• If your plastic containers are keeping the smell of their previous contents, store them with newspaper in them for a few days. Wash before using again. ~ Denise

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