Brilio.net - Stainless steel spoons are cutlery commonly used in many households because they are durable and look elegant. However, over time, stainless steel spoons can become dull and difficult to clean. This is caused by various stains, scratches, and water marks that can reduce the original shine of the spoon.
Another cause of dull stainless steel spoons is exposure to various acidic or alkaline foods and drinks. These food residues can stick and dry, leaving stains that are difficult to remove. In addition, improper washing processes, such as using detergents that are too harsh or scrubbing with a rough sponge, can worsen the condition of stainless steel spoons, adding scratches and stains.
To restore the shine of stainless steel spoons , special care and proper cleaning materials are required. Usually, some people will scrub the spoons one by one using wire wool and soap. However, if the number of dull spoons is quite a lot, this method will certainly be very time consuming.
Well, to make it shorter, you can copy the trick shared by Instagram user @nurulkomariah3112. Through one of the videos uploaded, she claimed to have a more practical and faster method in cleaning dull spoons without scrubbing them one by one. No half measures, her spoons can be shiny in just 5 minutes.
how to clean a large number of dull spoons
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As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @nurulkomariah3112 on Friday (27/9), there are special cleaning agents used, namely dishwashing soap and citric acid. How to use it, prepare water in a bucket. Then add 1 tsp of dishwashing soap and 1 tsp of citric acid, stir until completely mixed.
how to clean a large number of dull spoons
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Next, put in the stainless steel spoon that you want to wash. Then stir and soak for 5 minutes. If you want it to be cleaner, you can soak it for 10 minutes. After that, drain the spoon and rinse it until it is completely clean. Make sure there is no soap residue left, okay?
how to clean a large number of dull spoons
Instagram/@nurulkomariah3112
Well, the cleaned spoon becomes shinier like new, you know. Basically, dishwashing soap and citric acid are an effective combination to remove dull stains on stainless steel spoons because they have powerful cleaning and abrasive properties. Dishwashing soap contains surfactants that can emulsify oil and dirt.
This surfactant works by reducing the surface tension of water, so that water can more easily penetrate and dissolve dirt that sticks to the spoon. Dishwashing soap can also remove food and oil residue that can cause stains and dullness on stainless steel. By removing this layer of dirt, the surface of the spoon becomes cleaner and shinier.
Meanwhile, citric acid has acidic properties that can overcome stains caused by minerals and oxidation. Hard water stains, which often cause white or dull spots on stainless steel, can be overcome with citric acid because the acid is able to dissolve these minerals. In addition, citric acid properties can oxidize and remove the oxide layer that may form on the surface of the spoon, restoring its original shine.