Brilio.net - Kitchen rags are an item that has a very important function. How could it not be, rags are usually used to wipe oily and dirty kitchen table surfaces. Some people even use it to wipe the stove too, you know.
Because they are frequently used, kitchen towels end up getting dirty quickly. Its appearance, which was initially clean, gradually turned dirty. Sometimes even kitchen towels feel slippery when held.
To clean it, some people deliberately soak a kitchen cloth in a citrus solution. After soaking for a while, all the stubborn stains on the kitchen cloth immediately faded. If this is the case, just wash and rinse the kitchen cloth as usual.
Even though it's clean again, unfortunately not everyone has a stock of citrus at home. If you experience something similar, there's no need to worry yet. Because it turns out that citrus can be replaced with other cleaning agents. As done by YouTube user Rumah Ummaji.
How to wash dirty kitchen cloths to get maximum cleanliness
First, he prepared his kitchen cloth cleaning concoction. Place around 2-3 tablespoons of powdered detergent in a medium sized basin. For maximum cleanliness, he also added one kitchen ingredient, namely dishwashing soap, as a cleaning mixture.
photo: YouTube/Ummaji House
If so, pour hot water that is still boiling into the basin. Stir until all ingredients are completely mixed.
photo: YouTube/Ummaji House
After that, put a kitchen towel into the basin. Press the kitchen cloth with a wooden spatula to ensure that all parts are completely soaked in the cleaning solution. If so, let it sit and soak a kitchen cloth in cold water.
photo: YouTube/Ummaji House
After soaking for a while, the soaking water appeared to be cloudy in color. To get maximum cleanliness, he also scrubbed the kitchen towels one by one with a brush.
photo: YouTube/Ummaji House
Finally, rinse the kitchen cloth using clean water. Once perfectly clean, the kitchen cloth can be dried in the sun. If it is dry, the kitchen cloth can be used as usual. It looks clean and shiny again, right?
photo: YouTube/Ummaji House
Benefits of detergent.
Detergent has various benefits, especially in the process of washing clothes and cleaning surfaces. Here are some of the main benefits:
1. Remove stains.
Detergent helps remove various types of stains on clothes, whether caused by oil, food, soil, or other substances.
2. Clean dirt.
Detergents can bind dirt and dust from clothes, causing them to come off and be carried away during the washing process.
3. Eliminates odor.
Detergents contain ingredients that can remove unpleasant odors from clothes, leaving them fresher after washing.
4. Inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
Some types of detergent also contain antibacterial or antimicrobial ingredients which can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungus on clothes.
5. Inhibits mineral deposition.
Detergents can also prevent the deposition of minerals on clothes caused by hard water, helping to maintain the softness and brightness of fabrics.
6. Reduce friction.
By soaking clothes in a detergent solution, friction between fabric fibers can be reduced, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the fabric fibers.
7. Makes the washing process easier.
Detergent helps break the bonds between dirt and fabric fibers, making the washing and stain removal process easier.
8. Protect clothes.
A well-formulated detergent can help protect fabric fibers from damage due to friction and repeated use.
9. Aroma.
Some detergents contain perfume or fragrances that give clothes a fresh scent after washing.
Thus, detergent is an important ingredient in the process of washing clothes and cleaning various surfaces to maintain cleanliness and health.