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The olive oil in its can got rancid. I emptied it, of ...
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The olive oil in its can got rancid. I emptied it, of course, but can't get rid of the odor. I've soaked it in soapy water, poured in boiling water, but can't get rid of the oder.

I don't want to throw the can away since I got it in NY right after 9/11.

Do you know how to get rid of the odor so I can continue to use the can?

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October 8 3:30 PM (6 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
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Try soaking it in water that has a bunch of baking soda in it. The baking soda should soak up the odor. Then, I swear by dawn dish soap for cutting grease, and it has a nice smell too.

Hope that helps,

Kerry



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October 8 3:34 PM (3 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
Reply to Kerry's Post: What a good idea!

Thank you.
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