Brilio.net - Prayer mats are one of the items of worship for Muslims . Prayer mats are usually used as a base when performing prayers.
Because it is used for worship, prayer mats must always be clean. Therefore, make sure you are diligent in washing the prayer mats you use, OK?
Because dust, sweat and all kinds of dirt can stick to the surface of the prayer mat . If all forms of dirt are left alone, the appearance of the prayer mat will look dirty. Not only that, sometimes prayer mats also smell bad when used.
As a solution, a number of people immediately soak their prayer mats in hot water. Even though it is instantly clean, this method risks damaging the fibers of the prayer mat.
So that it doesn't get damaged quickly but remains clean, even like new, you can get around this, you know. The method is to wash dirty prayer mats as shown by YouTube user Laundry Ria. Instead of soaking the prayer mat in hot water, this netizen only added one kitchen ingredient to make the prayer mat clean and fragrant.
Tricks for washing dirty prayer mats to make them clean and fragrant.
To do this, pour liquid detergent into a bucket filled with plain water. Stir until the detergent is completely mixed. If so, put the prayer mat into it.
"We fold it then press it so that the prayer mat is completely submerged in water," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Laundry ria on Wednesday (13/3).
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Then let the prayer mat soak in the detergent solution for 30 minutes. Immediately rub the entire surface of the prayer mat and make sure the brush you use has soft bristles so as not to damage the fibers on the prayer mat.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Do the same method until all sides of the prayer mat are rubbed perfectly. The next step is to rinse the prayer mat with clean water then drain it.
To make the prayer mat clean and fragrant, this netizen also mixed a kitchen ingredient, namely vinegar, into water. Stir until the vinegar is completely mixed. If so, dip the prayer mat into it.
"Go back and forth until you don't miss anything," said the video owner.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Finally, pour one sachet of clothing freshener into the bucket. Soak the prayer mat for a few minutes then squeeze. The next process, put the prayer mat into the washing machine to dry.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Once dry, remove the prayer mat from the washing machine. Dry the prayer mat in the sun.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Prayer mats that have been washed look maximally clean and smell good for a long time.
The benefits of vinegar to soften and remove odors from fabrics.
Vinegar is a natural ingredient that can be used to soften and deodorize fabrics. Here are some ways to use vinegar for this purpose:
1.Use in washing.
Add half to one cup of white vinegar to your washing machine's wash cycle along with your regular detergent. This helps soften fabric fibers and remove any lingering odors.
2. Fabric freshener spray.
Mix one part vinegar with three parts water in a spray bottle and spray this mixture onto the fabric that needs to be scented. Let it dry in the air.
3. Soaking.
If there is a very strong smell on the cloth, you can soak it in a mixture of water and vinegar. Let the cloth soak for a few hours before washing as usual.
4. Stain remover.
Vinegar can also help remove stains from fabric. Rub vinegar directly onto the stain before washing it.
5. Eliminates odors in the washing machine.
Sometimes, the washing machine itself can be the source of unpleasant odors. To clean, run an empty wash cycle with white vinegar. This will clean the washing machine and remove unwanted odors.
Be sure to do a test on an inconspicuous fabric before using vinegar extensively, especially on sensitive or light-colored fabrics, to ensure that the vinegar does not damage or fade the fabric.