Brilio.net - The stove is one of the most important kitchen appliances in everyday life. Without a stove , various delicious dishes are difficult to prepare. From cooking rice to frying food, the stove plays a major role in ensuring the cooking process runs smoothly and efficiently. Therefore, keeping the stove in good condition is very important for the smooth running of kitchen activities.
However, with high intensity of use and exposure to humid air, the stove can be susceptible to rust, especially those made of iron. The cooking process that often involves splashes of oil, hot steam, and moisture from the food being cooked can accelerate corrosion on the iron surface. The rust that appears not only damages the appearance of the stove, but also reduces its durability because it can be damaged quickly.
To keep the stove durable and functioning properly, it is important to do regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many people still ignore the cleanliness of this stove. As a result, a rusty stove will be left alone for a long time.
If it has been rusty for a long time, you need to clean the stove with special ingredients. Many people then buy expensive rust cleaners. In fact, there are two simple ingredients that can effectively remove rust from the stove body.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @_ria on Friday (11/22), the ingredients that need to be prepared to clean rust on the stove are bar soap and lime. Both of these ingredients can be easily obtained at affordable prices. Even so, a mixture of bar soap and lime can be effective in removing old rust, you know.
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The method is, simply mix the soap with a little lime. If necessary, you can also add toothpaste to the cleaning mixture. After that, stir all these ingredients until they are completely mixed evenly.
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Next, apply this cleaning agent to all parts of the stove that say. While applying, rub it a little, okay. After that, let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rub it again using an old toothbrush until the rust is lifted.
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Once scrubbed, immediately wipe the stove using a wet cloth to remove the remaining rust that has faded and the cleaner. A moment later, wipe it again using a dry cloth. That way, the stove body will look shinier. The rust stains are also drastically reduced.
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It should be noted that a mixture of bar soap and lime can remove rust on the stove body because these two ingredients work by removing and dissolving the oxidation that causes rust. Although better known for cleaning household furniture, bar soap can also help loosen dirt and rust that sticks to metal surfaces. As a cleaner, bar soap can also penetrate into the pores of the metal, making rust easier to remove.
Meanwhile, whiting lime (calcium hydroxide) has strong alkaline properties that can react with iron oxide (rust) on the metal surface. When whiting lime is mixed with water or soap, it helps change the chemical structure of rust so that it is more easily dissolved and removed. The mild abrasive properties of whiting lime also help erode harder layers of rust.