Brilio.net - Mukenas that are often used every day should be washed regularly. The reason is, even though they are only used indoors, mukenas are also at risk of getting dirty, especially in areas near the face and head. Usually, this part of the mucena is often exposed to water, so it easily becomes damp and moldy.
Usually, if it is moldy, the signs can be seen from the appearance of black spots on the mucena. These fungal stains will really disturb your appearance, especially if your mukena is white. These fungal stains can also make mukena smelly, you know. In fact, these stains will not disappear easily if you just wash them with detergent as usual.
As a result, many people choose certain tricks to clean mukenas . For example, by soaking the mukena in laundry bleach. However, this trick can make the mucena smell strong, you know. On the other hand, there are also those who choose to soak their mukenas in cleaning fluid for hours or even a full night.
However, for some people, the process of washing mukenas for a long time is still considered quite complicated. So, for those of you who want to be more practical in washing your mukena but the results are still clean and smell better, you can copy the tricks shared by netizens on the TikTok account @ngurusinrumah.
"Guaranteed there will be no mold on the mukena cloth," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @ngurusinrumah on Sunday (10/3).
Tricks to remove black spots caused by fungus on white mukena in 10 minutes.
First, wet the mukena with clean water. Then, soak the mukena in a bucket filled with hot water and baking soda. This soaking process only takes 10 minutes so that the mold stains can fade. Baking soda is known as an abrasive kitchen ingredient that can remove mold stains.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
After soaking for 10 minutes, rinse the mukena with clean water. Next, transfer it to a mixture of water and liquid detergent. I check briefly until all remaining stains are gone, then rinse again. Finally, dry the mukena and make it ready to be used again for worship.
photo: TikTok/@ngurusinrumah
Wow, this trick is really simple to remove black spots on your mukena, isn't it? Taking a peek at the comments column in the TikTok upload @ngurusinrumah which has been watched 1 million times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know.
"If the mukena is not white, can I use this method? I'm afraid it will fade," wrote TikTok @biyy rb and received a reply from the video owner, "It doesn't fade, I also often wear it on colored cloth, like towels too."
"The point is, if your mukena doesn't get moldy after praying, the mukena is hung up, page anger, the clothes become dry, when I pray again, it's already dry, if you put it on, it's damp," added TikTok @Riawana Tanjung.
"How do you get rid of the yellow stain on Mukenah's head, sis?" asked TikTok @Stro/- who replied, "You can use this method, sis, or the more effective method is to boil it for a while, okay? If the neodnaya has been around for a long time and is stubborn."
How to wash clothes with baking soda.
Baking soda can not only be used to wash mukenas, but also other types of clothing, you know. Here's how to wash clothes with baking soda that you can practice at home.
1. White clothes.
Baking soda can be used as a natural whitening agent for white clothes. Mix baking soda with water to make a paste and apply it to dirty areas before washing.
2. Clothes smell.
If clothes have an unpleasant odor, add half to one cup of baking soda to the wash water when washing to help remove the odor.
3. Oily clothes.
Baking soda can help remove oil and grease from clothes. Mix a little baking soda with your regular detergent to clean oil stains.
4. Stains on clothes.
Baking soda can be used as a stain remover for various types of fabric. Mix baking soda with water to make a paste and apply it directly to the stain before washing.
5. Clothes with the smell of cigarette smoke.
If clothes have a cigarette smoke odor that is difficult to remove, add baking soda to the wash water when washing to help remove the odor.