Brilio.net - Turmeric is a type of spice that is often used to cook food. This spice has a yellow color and is often used as a natural dye. After investigating, the yellow color of turmeric is produced by the substance curcumin which comes out when the turmeric is crushed or ground.
But behind its benefits, sometimes the yellow color of turmeric is also often a problem, you know. The reason is, the yellow color of turmeric easily sticks to the surface of objects. One kitchen item that often gets yellow stains from turmeric is a blender. This is because a blender is often used to grind turmeric and other spices.
Turmeric stains are also quite difficult to clean even after brushing vigorously with water and soap. Finally, a number of people use clothes bleach to remove the turmeric stains . However, its use can pose health risks if it is not cleaned properly.
So, to be safer, you can also copy the trick shared by YouTube user Dewiwitt. In one of his video uploads, he admitted that he had an effective trick for removing turmeric stains in his blender. Just add 1 kitchen ingredient, the stain will really fade.
How to remove turmeric stains in a blender.
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Dewiwitt on Thursday (25/4), the kitchen ingredient used is baking soda. Apart from that, he also uses warm water and toothpaste as a cleaning agent.
photo: YouTube/Dewiwitt
The steps for cleaning it are also quite easy. First, prepare the blender to be washed. Also prepare toothpaste, baking soda, warm water, and a toothbrush. If so, apply toothpaste to the blender which is filled with turmeric stains, then rub it evenly with a toothbrush over the entire surface of the blender.
"Once in a while, dip your toothbrush in warm water," said the YouTube user.
photo: YouTube/Dewiwitt
The YouTube user also rubbed the blender blade with toothpaste. After brushing for a while, soak the blender briefly in warm water.
"If we feel the rubbing is even, we soak it in warm water and then add just a little baking soda," he said.
photo: YouTube/Dewiwitt
If you have sprinkled it with baking soda, rub the blender again until it is clean and the stains are gone. Next, rinse the blender and the results will start to look bright. However, the YouTube user scrubbed the blender again so that the results were really clean.
"But here I tried to rub it again because there were still yellow stains remaining," he added.
photo: YouTube/Dewiwitt
Next, rinse the blender with warm water and continue by rinsing it using running water. If so, dry the blender with a clean cloth.
"Well, here are the results that are shiny," he concluded.
Tricks for caring for blender knives so they don't rust easily.
To care for blender knives so they don't rust easily, there are several steps you can take:
1. Dry the knife well after use.
After using the blender, be sure to clean the blades thoroughly and dry them with a dry towel or rag. Removing moisture from the blade will help prevent rust from forming.
2. Avoid exposure to moisture.
Store the blender and blades in a dry place protected from moisture. Avoid storing the blender blade in damp or wet conditions, such as in a container that still has water remaining.
3. Use a knife that is stainless.
Choose a blender with blades made from rust-resistant materials, such as stainless steel or other materials coated with anti-rust. This will help reduce the risk of rust on the blender blade.
4. Use a mild detergent.
When cleaning the blender blade, use a mild detergent and clean with a soft sponge or brush. Avoid using abrasives or harsh cleaners that can damage the knife's protective coating.
5. Apply vegetable oil.
After cleaning and drying the blender blade, rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the surface of the blade. This oil will help protect the knife from moisture in the air and prevent rust from forming.
6. Pay attention to the storage environment.
Make sure the blender and knife storage area is in a place that is clean, dry and has good air circulation. Avoid storing blender blades in closed conditions that are damp and could potentially cause rust.