Brilio.net - An iron that is used frequently will get dirty easily. This can be caused by fabric fibers or motifs on clothes melting and sticking to the iron. As a result, the stains that stick to the iron will eventually burn due to the high heat.
Burnt stains on the iron will definitely make this tool no longer slippery when used. That's why burnt stains on the iron must be eradicated immediately. There are many ways to clean it, such as rubbing wax on burnt areas on the iron, rubbing the iron on banana leaves , and so on.
However, there is one more method that is no less simple from netizens on the TikTok account @fransisca.icha, here. He explained that the way to get rid of burnt stains that cause sticky irons only requires two ingredients, one of which is obtained from the kitchen, you know. After investigating, this method was successful in making the iron shine again.
"Bye bye sticky ironing,... the ironing will shine again so the iron is smooth," he wrote in a TikTok upload @fransisca.icha, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (26/3).
How to clean burnt iron stains.
The first ingredient needed to practice how to get rid of burnt iron stains is toothpaste. Apply a sufficient amount of toothpaste to the part of the iron where there are burnt spots. If so, then turn on the iron and wait until it is hot.
photo: TikTok/@fransisca.icha
While waiting, prepare old paper or newspapers. Then sprinkle quite a lot of salt onto the paper. Yup, salt is the main kitchen ingredient for eradicating burnt stains that cause sticky irons. When the iron is hot, rub it directly on the salt. The salt will help scrape off stubborn burnt marks on the iron.
Carry out the process of rubbing the salt for a few minutes until the iron shines again. Later, the salt that has succeeded in removing the stain will change color to brown.
photo: TikTok/@fransisca.icha
How about it, it's really simple to get rid of the burnt stains that cause the iron to stick, isn't it? Taking a peek at the TikTok upload @fransisca.icha, there aren't many comments from netizens yet, but this video has been watched more than 18 thousand times, you know.
"Sis, that's the one who was given toothpaste, you immediately heated it with salt," asked TikTok @ryanti Ita and received a reply from the video owner, "Yes Sis, when you applied the toothpaste, you hadn't plugged it into the electricity, bro."
How to clean household furniture with salt.
Besides being effective in making dishes tastier, salt is also effective as a cleaning agent. You can not only use it on irons, but also other household furniture, you know. Here's how to clean household furniture with salt.
1. Plates and food containers.
Salt can be used as an effective cleaner for kitchen utensils such as plates, bowls and other eating containers. Mix salt with warm water and use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the surface of the furniture.
2. Cooking utensils.
Cooking utensils such as pots, pans, and spatulas can also be cleaned with salt. Sprinkle salt on the surface of dirty equipment and rub with a damp sponge or cloth to remove stains and dirt.
3. Odor remover.
Salt can also be used to eliminate unpleasant odors in cupboards, refrigerators, or other areas. Place the salt in a small bowl and place it where it needs refreshing.
4. Fruit and vegetable basket.
To clean fruit and vegetable baskets, mix salt with warm water and soak the basket in the solution. Rub gently to remove dirt and bacteria, then rinse with clean water.
5. Metal surfaces.
Salt can also be used to clean metal surfaces such as faucets, doorknobs, or other household decorations. Mix salt with vinegar or lemon juice to clean and remove stains from metal.