Brilio.net - Motorbikes are a vehicle that is widely used for daily activities. These two-wheeled vehicles are widely used to support transportation to the office and to campus.
Because it is used almost every day, the motorbike also needs to be well maintained so that its performance remains optimal. One way to maintain it is to regularly service the motorbike at a repair shop . This aims to check and ensure that the engine and motorbike body are in prime condition.
Apart from that, motorbikes must also be washed regularly to keep their appearance clean. But unfortunately, because they are busy, many people miss the time to wash their motorbikes. As a result, the motorbike becomes dirty and dust accumulates.
If dust and dirt stuck to the motorbike are left for a long time, the appearance will become dull. Not only that, dust and dirt can also trigger corrosion in several parts of the motorbike. One of them is the motorbike pedal part.
The pedals often come into contact with shoes or sandals, so they get dirty more quickly. If you don't wash them regularly, your motorbike pedals can also rust, you know.
photo: YouTube/Gado-Gado channel
So, to deal with rust, some people choose to add baking soda when washing their motorbike to remove the rust. But sometimes baking soda alone is not effective enough to remove it.
But don't worry, there are still other ways you can try to remove the rust. The method was also shown by YouTube user Gado-Gado channel. He claims he can remove rust from motorbike pedals without baking soda. Instead, he relies on simple ingredients, one of which comes from the kitchen.
Reported by BrilioFood on Friday (10/5), the ingredient used is toothpaste. Not only that, he also added one kitchen ingredient, namely vinegar. These two ingredients will be able to fade rust.
photo: YouTube/Gado-Gado channel
First of all, prepare a container. Then pour enough toothpaste. Also add enough vinegar, don't let it be too runny. Next, stir the two ingredients until the texture is like paste. If so, the cleaning mixture is ready to use.
To do this, apply the cleaning fluid to all the rusty parts of the motorbike pedal. After that, leave it for a while.
"Leave it overnight or until the toothpaste is dry," wrote the YouTube user.
photo: YouTube/Gado-Gado channel
Once dry, brush the motorbike pedals using a wire sponge. Then rinse with water until clean. As a result, the rust on the motorbike pedals is completely gone and faded.
"Pedals that are rusty become shiny (after cleaning)," he added.
Use of toothpaste for automotive maintenance.
Toothpaste has several interesting uses in automotive maintenance, primarily due to its effective abrasive and cleaning properties. Some of the functions of toothpaste in an automotive context include:
1. Windshield light cleaning.
Toothpaste can be used to clean dull or scratched car windshield lights. Spread toothpaste on the dull surface, then rub with a soft cloth or damp sponge. Rinse with clean water and dry.
2. Chrome and metal cleaning.
Toothpaste can be used to clean chrome or metal parts on vehicles, such as the exhaust or chrome trim. Spread toothpaste on the chrome or metal surface, then scrub with a soft cloth or brush. Rinse with clean water and dry.
3. Removes scratches on vehicle paint.
Toothpaste can be used as a scratch remover. Apply toothpaste to the scratch, then rub gently with a soft cloth. Toothpaste can help smooth the paint surface and disguise scratches.
4. Cleaning stains in the vehicle interior.
Toothpaste can also be used to clean stains on vehicle interiors, such as pencil or ink stains on seats or panels. Spread toothpaste over the stain, then rub with a soft cloth or small brush. Rinse with clean water and dry.
5. Cleaning mold on the lamp.
Toothpaste has abrasive properties which can help clean mold or stains stuck to the surface of car headlights. Apply toothpaste to the surface affected by the fungus, then rub with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse with clean water and dry.