Brilio.net - Mops that have been used many times will usually turn dirty and feel oily. Therefore, it is a good idea to wash the mop regularly, so that the color does not change quickly. Regularly washing a mop is also useful for keeping the floor hygienic, you know.
There are many ways to clean a mop, one of which is by soaking it in a detergent solution. In fact, quite a few people add laundry bleach to the water soaking in the mop, so that this kitchen furniture becomes clean and white quickly.
However, unlike netizens on the TikTok account @drhomies, this man claims to have one trick to whiten dirty, oily mops using only three kitchen ingredients. Apart from the simple materials needed, this trick is also very practical because you don't need to go through the brushing process.
First, soak the mop in a container filled with water. Then, add a little baking soda, salt, and dishwashing soap. Yup, those are the three main kitchen ingredients for whitening this mop. Next, stir and soak the mop for a few moments.
"Soak for about 1 hour," emphasized the owner of the TikTok account @drhomies, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (2/4).
Tricks to whiten dirty, oily mops
TikTok/@drhomies
After soaking, the mop can be rinsed immediately with clean water until there is no remaining salt, baking soda or dish soap left. Finally, dry the mop until dry. The owner of the TikTok account @drhomies explained that this trick can be practiced once a week so that the mop is always shiny and doesn't get oily easily.
Tricks to whiten dirty, oily mops
TikTok/@drhomies
So, are you interested in trying the trick to whiten a mop like in this @drhomies TikTok upload?
How to mop the floor so it smells good using kitchen ingredients.
Mopping the floor has become a routine activity for a number of people. However, there are times when the stock of soap or floor cleaning fluid at home runs out. So, instead, you can use a number of kitchen ingredients that can make the floor smell good as below.
1. White vinegar.
Mix warm water with white vinegar in equal proportions. Use this mixture to clean floors. Vinegar has antimicrobial properties and can help eliminate unpleasant odors.
2. Orange juice.
Use fresh orange juice to clean the floor. Oranges have a fresh aroma that can freshen up a room.
3. Lemon water.
Mix water with lemon juice. Lemon has antibacterial properties and provides a fresh aroma.
4. Baking soda.
Sprinkle baking soda on the floor before you wipe it. Baking soda can absorb unpleasant odors and provide a fresh aroma.
5. Mint leaves.
Boil mint leaves in water, then use the boiled water to clean the floor. Mint leaves provide a strong fresh aroma.
Be sure to test these materials first on a small area of your floor to ensure that they are safe and will not damage the floor surface. Additionally, make sure to avoid using materials that are not suitable for certain types of flooring.