Brilio.net - The sink functions as a place to clean all kitchen utensils and cooking ingredients. Therefore, the sink is susceptible to stains and dirt from food residue and oil. Apart from that, water crust also often appears on the surface of the sink.
The water crust makes the appearance of the sink look dull and dull. Apart from that, the crust is also quite difficult to remove even if you wipe it with a clean cloth. Once the sink is dry, the crust will become visible again. So as a solution, a number of people use baking soda to help remove limescale in the sink.
But if you don't have a stock of baking soda at home, there's no need to worry because there are still other tricks you can try. One of them was shared by YouTube user helo ase. In one of his video uploads, he shared a trick for cleaning limescale in the sink without using baking soda.
In the video, the ingredients used are dish soap and vinegar. The YouTube user also added baby oil to make his sink shine again.
photo: YouTube/helo ase
"Clean with me cleans the water crust in the dishwashing sink," he wrote, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (10/5).
First of all, pour enough vinegar onto a dishwashing sponge. After that, immediately rub it all over the crusty surface of the sink. After rubbing with vinegar, the water crust immediately lifted.
photo: YouTube/helo ase
So, to get rid of the strong smell of vinegar, the YouTube user added dish soap. To do this, pour enough dishwashing soap into a dishwashing sponge, then rub it all over the surface of the sink. If so, rinse the sink until it is completely clean and dry with a cloth.
photo: YouTube/helo ase
It didn't stop there, the YouTube user also applied baby oil to the surface of the sink to make the results shine and smell better. After washing, the appearance of the sink will be clean and bright, like new again.
How to deal with a clogged sink
There are several ways you can try to deal with a clogged sink:
1. Use a mud drain opener.
You can try using a mud drain opener which is available in household equipment stores or supermarkets. Follow the instructions for use on the packaging carefully.
2. Try using household ingredients.
Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1 cup of white vinegar, then pour this mixture into the clogged sink drain. Let the reaction between the baking soda and vinegar play for a few minutes, then pour hot water down the drain to clean out any residue.
3. Use a mud drain cleaner.
You can also try using a mud drain cleaning tool available at home improvement stores. This tool usually has a hook or handle that can be inserted into the drain to clear the buildup of dirt that is causing the blockage.
4. Use a plunger.
Use the plunger to try to push out the buildup of dirt that is blocking the drain. Make sure to close the overflow hole (if any) before using the plunger so that the air pressure can create effective suction.
5. Remove the drain line.
If the steps above don't work, you may need to remove the drain from the sink to clean it manually. Be sure to have a bowl or bucket under the drain to catch any water and debris that may escape when removing it.
6. Contact professional services.
If all the above efforts don't work, you may need to call a professional service to clean the sink drain. They have the equipment and knowledge necessary to clear more serious blockages.