Brilio.net - White clothes are often the mainstay of many people because they combine well with other colors. It's not surprising that some people even have more than one white shirt to collect.
Even so, it is common knowledge that white clothes require fairly complicated care. White clothes tend to get dirty easily . Not without reason, even the slightest stain will be clearly visible if it comes into contact with white clothes.
However, if you leave it like that, the dirt will become a stubborn stain that will be increasingly difficult to remove from white clothes. Knowing this, a number of people immediately soaked and washed white clothes with detergent solution. Even though it has been rubbed for a long time, sometimes stubborn stains still remain on the surface of white clothes. So what's the solution?
An Instagram user @creative_explained shared an effective way to remove stubborn stains from white clothes. Instead of using detergent, this netizen only relies on three kitchen ingredients.
How to remove stains from white clothes.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @creative_explained, Friday (19/4), the three kitchen ingredients used were baking soda, lemon juice and white vinegar. For maximum cleanliness, he also added enough dishwashing soap as a cleaning mixture.
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Next, add water and stir the cleaning solution until it is completely mixed. After mixing, small bubbles appear to form by themselves.
photo: Instagram/@creative_explained
Once done, immediately pour the cleaning solution onto the stubborn stains on the white clothes. Without needing additional detergent, brush white clothes directly using an old toothbrush or clothes brush.
photo: Instagram/@creative_explained
It didn't take long, the stubborn stains on the white clothes immediately looked faint and even disappeared. Not without reason, as reported by livescience.com, the pH content in baking soda and vinegar is the key. Because they have opposite pH, these two ingredients are actually effective in removing stubborn stains when combined into a cleaning solution.
If you feel it is clean enough, dry the white shirt with a tissue. To do this, wipe a dry tissue directly over the stubborn stain. As a result, white clothes are maximally clean again, with no more dirty parts due to stubborn stains.
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How to store opened baking soda so that it lasts a long time.
There are several ways that can help you store opened baking soda to keep it fresh and effective:
1. Air packing.
After opening the baking soda package, make sure to close it tightly after use. This helps prevent air from entering the package which can cause the baking soda to become damp and quickly absorb moisture from the air, reducing its effectiveness.
2. Airtight container.
If the baking soda comes in packaging that is not airtight, consider transferring it to an airtight container after opening it. Airtight containers such as glass jars or airtight plastic containers can help keep baking soda fresh for longer.
3. Store in a cool and dry place.
Keep baking soda stored in a cool, dry place, such as a cupboard or kitchen out of direct sunlight. High temperatures or humidity can speed up the decomposition of baking soda.
4. Avoid contamination.
Make sure to use a clean, dry spoon or measuring tool when scooping out the baking soda from the container. Avoid transferring moisture or other contaminants into the baking soda container.
5. Pay attention to expiration dates.
Although baking soda tends to have a long shelf life, always check the expiration date on the package and use it before that date for best results.