Brilio.net - Jengkol is known as a food that has a strong odor. Even so, many people still consume jengkol because it tastes delicious. Apart from that, the soft and tender texture of jengkol is often considered similar to eating meat.
Unfortunately, there is one impact that often occurs when consuming jengkol , namely the smell of urine it produces. Reporting from journal.bakrie.ac.id, jengkol contains a chemical compound called jengkolic acid. When jengkol is consumed, these compounds are broken down in the body and excreted in the urine, producing a distinctive and unpleasant aroma.
So, when you pee, the jengkol smell from the urine often remains in the bathroom. As a result, the bathroom smells even though the urine has been flushed thoroughly. Even though using the bathroom in a smelly condition like this is certainly less comfortable.
If you often experience problems like that, no need to worry, there is a simple trick you can do to solve it. A YouTube user @Gianola Vlog once shared a practical trick to get rid of jengkol smell in the bathroom in 30 minutes.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Gianola Vlog on Monday (1/7), the netizen admitted that he used one kitchen ingredient, namely baking soda. Basically, baking soda has adsorbent properties, which can absorb and retain odor molecules. Apart from that, the alkaline properties of baking soda can neutralize the acidic smell of jengkol.
Well, it's easy to use. Just sprinkle baking soda or baking soda on the floor and toilet in the bathroom. After that, let it sit for approximately 30 minutes. Only then scrub the toilet and floor using a brush.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
The final step, rinse and flush the bathroom until it is completely clean. Make sure there is no baking soda left behind as it has the potential to cause crusting. That way, the smell of the bathroom will return to being neutral and free of jengkol odor.
"There are many benefits of baking soda, it can clean and absorb odors," said YouTube @Gianola Vlog.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
According to this YouTube user, there are other natural ingredients that are no less effective in eliminating the smell of jengkol in the bathroom. He admitted that he sometimes uses vinegar and coffee. In the same video, he also prepared ground coffee in a container and placed it in one corner of the bathroom.
photo: YouTube/@Gianola Vlog
Putting coffee grounds can make the bathroom smell better. Apart from that, you can also rely on baking soda that has been mixed with essential oils. This mixture of ingredients is guaranteed to make the bathroom not smell musty either, you know.
How about it, it's quite easy, right? You can use this trick to get rid of unpleasant odors in the bathroom. Not only the smell of jengkol, other odors such as urine in the bathroom can also be overcome with baking soda.