That cloudy look drives me nuts too. I’ve tried everything short of witchcraft and they still get that weird haze after a few uses. Honestly, as long as they don’t smell funky or feel slimy, I just shrug and move on. I wish there was some magic trick to keep them looking brand new, but I haven’t found it yet either.
as long as they don’t smell funky or feel slimy, I just shrug and move on
Same here—mine always end up with that foggy film, no matter how gentle I am cleaning them. I’ve tried those fizzy denture tablets and even a soft toothbrush, but it’s like the haze is baked in after a few uses. I guess as long as they're not gross, I just keep using them too. Has anyone ever had theirs actually crack or go brittle from cleaning? That’s my main worry.
I’ve noticed that cloudy film too, and it bugs me a bit. I’m always worried I’ll overdo it and end up with a cracked tray. Has anyone tried just rinsing with warm water and skipping all the cleaning products? Wonder if that helps them last longer...
Has anyone tried just rinsing with warm water and skipping all the cleaning products? Wonder if that helps them last longer...
I actually tried just rinsing my kid’s trays with warm water for a while, but honestly, the film still built up. I know what you mean about worrying they’ll crack—those things aren’t cheap. Have you ever tried a super gentle toothbrush with just a dab of dish soap? That’s what our dentist suggested, and it seems to keep them clearer without making them brittle. I’m not sure if just water really gets rid of everything, especially after a few uses. Anyone else’s trays start to smell a little funky if you don’t use some kind of cleaner?
I’ve had trays for years now and tried just rinsing them, but it never seemed to do the trick—there’s always that weird cloudy layer that builds up after a while. I started using a soft toothbrush with a tiny bit of non-abrasive toothpaste, but then someone told me even that can scratch them. It’s such a balancing act between getting them clean and not ruining them. Has anyone noticed if certain cleaners make the plastic go yellow faster? That happened to me once and I never figured out why...