Brilio.net - Mops are generally white. If it is dirty, the appearance will turn dirty black. One reason is because not everyone knows how to clean a mop. Instead of cleaning it, quite a few people choose to throw away the rag.
In fact, if you know the trick, a black mop can be turned back to white again, you know. For example, soak it in a cleaning solution for 1 full night so that the stain disappears. On the other hand, there are also those who choose to brush the mop or wash it with laundry bleach .
However, different from netizens on the TikTok account @fitrizaenab, this mother admits that she has other tricks for cleaning mops that are easier and simpler. After investigating, he only needed one additional kitchen ingredient to turn the black mop back to white again.
Tricks to clean a dirty mop so it turns white again.
First, prepare a bucket and fill it with hot, just-boiled water. Then, pour in 1 packet of citrus or citric acid. It doesn't stop there, he also includes enough dish soap. Yup, dishwashing soap is the main kitchen ingredient for practicing this trick for cleaning a mop.
photo: TikTok/@fitrizaenab
Stir until the citrus and dish soap dissolves in hot water. Next, soak the mop in the cleaning agent mixture. Let the mop soak until the water is no longer hot.
"Soak for 1 hour in cold water," emphasized the owner of the TikTok account @fitrizaenab, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (1/3).
Finally, when you have finished soaking, the mop can be rinsed immediately with clean water. Look, the mop that was originally dirty black has become white again even without brushing it or soaking it overnight, right?
photo: TikTok/@fitrizaenab
How about it, do you have a dirty mop at home? Just clean it straight away with this trick, come on. Taking a peek at @fitrizaenab's TikTok upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has received enthusiasm from more than 400 viewers, you know.
How to increase dish soap foam with natural ingredients.
Using quite a lot of dishwashing soap in one use does increase the amount of foam. But, this will definitely be wasteful. Well, there are a number of natural ingredients that you can mix in dishwashing soap to get more foam.
1. Coconut oil.
Coconut oil can also be used to increase the lather of dish soap. Add a little coconut oil to dish soap and mix it well before using.
2. Essential oils.
Several types of essential oils such as lemon, orange, or peppermint oil can add a refreshing aroma and increase lather. Drop a few drops of essential oil into the dish soap and mix it well before using.
3. Sugar.
Sugar can be used as a natural foam enhancing agent. Mix a little sugar into dish soap before using. However, make sure not to add too much because the sugar can make the soap sticky.
4. Baking soda.
Baking soda is another ingredient that can add foam. Add a little baking soda to dish soap and mix well before using.
5. Aloe vera gel.
Aloe vera gel can not only provide softness to your hands but can also add foam. Mix a little aloe vera gel with dish soap before use.
6. White vinegar.
A small amount of white vinegar can be added to dish soap to increase the lather. However, make sure not to use too much as vinegar can give off a strong aroma.