How to Clean Pickle Juice Smell Out of Dishes

Get pickle juice smell out of dishes with vinegar.

Pickle juice is a strong smell that sometimes gets left behind on dishes. To get rid of the pickle smell and prevent the odor from coming back up in the future, use a deodorizing element that gets rid of the pickle smell without harming the dishes. Avoid chemically-based cleaning products that could later get into the food that you serve on the dishes.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Dish soap
• Cleaning rags

Instructions

1. Fill the sink with 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water, using enough to submerge the dishes.

2. Place all pickle-scented dishes into the water and let them soak for an hour.

3. Remove the dishes and wipe them off with a wet dishcloth drizzled with dish soap.

4. Rinse the dishes and allow them to air-dry.

References

• Vinegar Tips: Cleaning
• The Vinegar Institute: Uses and Tips – Cleaner Dishes and Glasses