Brilio.net - Mopping is a mandatory activity at home. At least, the floor of the house should be cleaned with a mop once a week or according to needs. The reason is, if the floor is only swept, sometimes there are still stains and germs left that have to be cleaned with a mop.
Mops that have been used frequently usually change their appearance to become dirtier. Many people are confused about how to clean it so that it shines like new again. As a result, they chose to replace it with a new mop when the color was really black.
In fact, there are a number of tricks for washing a mop to make it clean again, one of which is soaking it in a water bleach solution. Bleach is known to be effective in eradicating stubborn stains on mops. However, this material can leave a distinctive chemical aroma that is difficult to fade, so many people are reluctant to wash mops with bleach.
If you're one of those who don't want to use bleach, this trick from YouTube account user Putri Masni is definitely for you. After all, this trick is simpler because it only requires the addition of one kitchen ingredient. Even so, this trick is no less effective in making dirty mops clean again, you know.
The first thing you have to prepare is a bucket containing enough detergent. You can use powder or liquid detergent. Then, add enough dishwashing soap. Yup, dishwashing soap is the main kitchen ingredient for practicing this trick for washing dirty mops.
After that, dissolve the detergent and dish soap in hot water. Make sure the amount of hot water poured is enough to soak all parts of the mop later.
"Hot water is really hot water that has just been cooked," emphasized YouTube account owner Putri Masni, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (25/4).
photo: YouTube/Putri Masni
Next, soak the mop in the mixture of detergent, dish soap and hot water. The owner of the YouTube account, Putri Masni, explained that she usually soaks the mop for quite a long time, up to a day. If so, just rinse the mop and it's ready to be used again.
photo: YouTube/Putri Masni
How, even without bleach, mops can still be washed easily, right? Taking a peek at Putri Masni's YouTube upload, there aren't many comments from netizens yet, but this video has received enthusiasm from more than 1,000 viewers, you know.
How to make dishwashing soap from kitchen ingredients.
You can make dish soap using ingredients that are generally found in the kitchen. The following is a recipe for making dish soap using simple and economical ingredients.
Material:
- Liquid dishwashing soap or cutting bar soap mixed with water
- Baking soda
- Water
- Essential oils
How to make:
1. Prepare all the materials needed above.
2. Mix one part liquid soap with one part water. If you use bar soap, you can grind or melt the soap first.
3. Add a few teaspoons of baking soda to the soap and water mixture. The amount can be adjusted to suit your needs and the level of dirtiness of your dishes.
4. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are mixed well.
5. If you want to add additional fragrance and antibacterial properties, add a few drops of essential oil to the soap mixture.
6. Pour the finished dishwashing soap into a container that can be tightly closed for storage.
By using dishwashing soap that you make yourself, you can reduce the use of harsh chemical products and keep your kitchen clean naturally.