Brilio.net - Muslim women wear mukenas to perform worship. Mukenas are generally made from light and comfortable materials such as cotton or rayon so they are easy to use during prayer. A mukena set usually consists of a top and bottom which is useful for covering the entire body. There is also a mukena which has a direct model.
Praying five times a day makes the mukena an item that is used every day. This then makes the mukena very easy to get dirty and stained. Moreover, most mukenas are usually white, so dirt or stains will be more visible .
The stain that most often contaminates mukena is sweat. Yup, sweat that sticks to your mukena can leave yellow stains. And on white mukenas, the yellow stains which are usually found in the head area can make the mukenas look dull.
Unfortunately, yellow stains on mukena are stains that are very difficult to remove. In some cases, many people then rely on bleach to remove the stain. At first glance, this yellow stain can indeed disappear. However, if used continuously, bleach will actually make the mucena dull or even damaged.
To be safer, you can apply the trick shared by TikTok user @fuzay.winda. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used simple ingredients, including kitchen ingredients.
Tricks to remove yellow stains caused by sweat on mukena.
Reported by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @fuzay.winda on Wednesday (13/3), the kitchen ingredient in question is baking soda. So, apart from baking soda, he also relies on detergent powder. However, you can also use whatever detergent you have at home.
photo: TikTok/@fuzay.winda
How to use a number of these ingredients is quite easy. First of all, prepare a bucket. Then put the mukena into the bucket. If so, add baking soda and enough detergent.
Next, pour enough warm water until the mukena is submerged. In the video, TikTok user @fuzay.winda mixes boiling hot water and regular water. After that, stir until all the ingredients are evenly absorbed into the fabric fibers. So, at this stage, it's best to stir with the help of a tool so that the skin on your hands doesn't burn (because the water is boiling).
photo: TikTok/@fuzay.winda
If the mukena has been soaked, let it sit for 30-40 minutes. After that, wash and check the part that has yellow stains. If necessary, scrub using a clothes brush to completely remove the yellow stain.
When the yellow stain has completely disappeared, rinse until clean. Then dry in the sun until the mukena is completely dry. In the video, TikTok user @fuzay.winda shows the results of a cleaned mukena. Sure enough, the mukena that looked yellow became pure white again, you know.
photo: TikTok/@fuzay.winda
This video about tricks for removing yellow stains caused by sweat on mukena immediately caught the attention of netizens. On TikTok, the upload has been played more than 2,000 times. It's not surprising that this useful video is widely imitated because the materials used are also easy to obtain.
Tips for caring for your mukena so it doesn't smell musty or moldy.
The mukena that everyone uses can be prone to getting dirty and smelly. Here are some tips for caring for your mukena to keep it clean and free from musty odors and mold:
1. Store in a dry place.
Make sure the mukena is stored in a dry place, avoiding moisture which can cause mold to grow.
2. Avoid direct sunlight.
Don't store mukenas in a place exposed to direct sunlight because this can damage the fabric fibers and fade the color.
3. Air circulation.
Provide good air circulation in the mukena storage area to reduce humidity.
4. Use a wardrobe freshener.
Place a wardrobe freshener that is safe for textiles near your mukena to avoid musty odors.
5. Wash regularly.
Wash the mukena regularly according to the instructions on the label. Use gentle detergents and avoid harsh bleaches.
6. Dry in a shady place.
After washing, dry the mukena in a shady and windy place so that it dries evenly.
7. Iron at low temperature.
Iron the mukena at a low temperature so as not to damage the fabric fibers.
8. Store properly.
After use, make sure the mukena is stored properly, fold it neatly and store it in a safe place.
9. Check regularly.
Check your mukena regularly to ensure there are no signs of mold or musty odor. If there is, clean it immediately and dry it properly.