Yellowing of glassware is a common problem in many households. Not without reason, yellowed glass tends to look dirty even though it has been washed. The main cause of this discoloration is usually a buildup of minerals from hard water, soap residue, or exposure to certain chemicals. Apart from that, glasses that are often used for colored drinks such as tea and coffee can also cause yellow stains that are difficult to remove.
Basically, you need special tricks to wash glasses that have yellow stains. Some people even need special ingredients such as citrus. Soaking the glass in water mixed with citrus is considered effective in returning the color to make it clear again.
Unfortunately, citrus is sometimes quite difficult to obtain. For this reason, some people usually tend to use other tricks and materials when they want to wash dull glass cups, as did Instagram user @romilaila55. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used one simple ingredient to wash yellowed glass so that it shines like new.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @romilaila55 on Friday (2/8), the simple ingredient in question is toothpaste or toothpaste. So this toothpaste can turn yellowed glass into clearer ones.
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How to use it, just prepare a container then add enough toothpaste. Then dissolve the toothpaste in a little water until the texture is more liquid and thick. That way, the toothpaste is ready to use.
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You can apply the toothpaste directly to the glass using an old toothbrush. After spreading it evenly, let it sit for approximately 20 minutes. Then scrub the glass using a brush. Do this process evenly until all the yellow stains are gone. If you feel it is clear again, immediately rinse the glass under running water. Make sure there are no soap residue or stains still attached. That way, the glass will be as clear as new again.
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Basically, toothpaste contains abrasive particles that are strong enough to scrape and remove stains, but gentle enough not to damage or scratch the glass surface. These particles work by rubbing and loosening dirt particles stuck to the glass, making them easy to remove. In addition to abrasive particles, toothpaste also contains active cleaning agents that help dissolve stains and accumulated residue. These ingredients work synergistically with abrasive particles to thoroughly clean glass, removing yellow coating caused by minerals or other residue. Some toothpastes also contain mild whitening agents, such as baking soda or hydrogen peroxide, which help brighten the glass surface. This whitening agent not only cleans stains but also restores the original shine of the glass. That way, the glass will look clearer and cleaner.