Are you tired of dealing with ice cubes that taste like freezer burn or have a weird aftertaste? Do you want your ice cubes to be crystal clear and have a neutral flavor? If so, then it’s important to know how to properly clean and maintain your soft silicone ice cube tray.

Materials You’ll Need

Soft silicone ice cube tray

Warm water

Dish soap

White vinegar (optional)

Baking soda (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Rinse the ice cube tray

Start by rinsing the ice cube tray with warm water to remove any loose debris or food particles.

2. Wash the ice cube tray

Add a few drops of dish soap to warm water and create a sudsy solution. Wash the ice cube tray thoroughly with the sudsy solution, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.

3. Rinse the ice cube tray again

Once the ice cube tray has been washed, rinse it thoroughly with warm water to remove any residual soap.

4. Dry the ice cube tray

Dry the ice cube tray thoroughly with a clean towel or allow it to air dry.

5. Disinfect the ice cube tray (optional)

If you want to disinfect the ice cube tray, you can soak it in a solution of 1 part white vinegar to 1 part water for 30 minutes. Afterwards, rinse the ice cube tray thoroughly with warm water and dry it thoroughly.

6. Remove stains (optional)

If the ice cube tray is stained, you can try removing the stains by soaking it in a solution of 1 part baking soda to 1 part water for 30 minutes. Afterwards, rinse the ice cube tray thoroughly with warm water and dry it thoroughly.

7. Store the ice cube tray

Once the ice cube tray is clean and dry, store it in a cool, dry place. Do not store the ice cube tray in direct sunlight, as this can cause the silicone to deteriorate.