After being used for various purposes, the rags tend to get dirty and give off an unpleasant odor. In addition, the accumulation of stains and bacteria can make the rags look unusable. As a result, many people choose to just throw them away and replace them with new ones.
However, throwing away rags that can still be used is not the best solution. In addition to having a negative impact on the environment, this can also be wasteful. In fact, with proper care, dirty rags can still be cleaned and reused. Reusing cleaned rags is not only more economical, but also more environmentally friendly.
As a solution, there are several effective ways to clean dirty rags and restore them to usable condition. One of the methods was once done by TikTok user @yustinsean. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted to having a practical trick for washing oily rags so that they are drier and free from musty odors.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @yustinsean on Thursday (26/9), the TikTok user used simple ingredients found in the kitchen, namely dishwashing soap and salt. In addition to the two kitchen ingredients, he also relies on detergent.
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More specifically, prepare water in a pan and boil it until it boils. Once it boils, add detergent, dish soap, and salt. Press and boil this cloth for about 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes, turn off the stove. Then let it sit for 15-30 minutes so that the water temperature drops and becomes cooler. Then, throw away the boiled water and scrub the cloth using a brush.
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Immediately after brushing, the cloth looks cleaner and drier. Now, at this stage, immediately rinse the cloth under running water until there is no soap residue and dirt stuck to it. Finally, dry the cloth in the sun until dry.
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Well, this kind of washing process tends to be more effective and efficient. Not without reason, hot water will make detergent, dish soap, and salt more effective in removing dirt. In addition, this trick also makes the kitchen cloth not smell musty after being washed and dried.