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Brilio.net - Kitchen towels are one of the cleaning tools that are often used at home. Its function is very important for cleaning all kinds of equipment, such as tables, stoves, cooking utensils, and even glass. Kitchen towels are usually made from materials that can absorb water and dirt well. Some of them are made from microfiber cloths or cotton cloths which are very effective in cleaning and wiping various surfaces.
However, because they are often used, kitchen towels become items that get dirty easily. Especially if food scraps, oil and kitchen dust stick to the cloth.
If kitchen towels are not washed regularly or stored in a damp place, this will cause the growth of bacteria and fungus to increase and make them increasingly unhygienic.
Taking good care of kitchen towels is very important to keep them clean and prevent the spread of bacteria in the kitchen. Washing them regularly can be the right solution to prevent kitchen towels from getting dingy and dirty. In fact, it is not uncommon for kitchen towels to become oily and smell musty if left dirty for a long time.
To deal with oily and dirty kitchen towels, you need to wash them with a special method. Usually some people will use baking soda to remove stubborn oil stains. Not just soaked, kitchen towels are usually boiled with water mixed with baking soda.
However, instead of using baking soda, there are other ingredients that are no less effective in removing oil stains on kitchen towels. Well, this material was used by the netizen who owns the TikTok account @monicaalicia_15. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only used two simple ingredients to wash oily and dirty kitchen towels.
Tricks for washing oily and dirty kitchen towels using 2 simple ingredients.
Reported by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @monicaalicia_15 on Wednesday (1/5), the simple ingredients in question are detergent and bleach. Well, a mixture of these two ingredients can be very effective in removing stubborn stains, such as oil and grease. Apart from that, detergent and bleach also restore the appearance of kitchen towels to their shine.
But not just regular washing, this kitchen cloth needs to be soaked in boiling hot water. To be clear, prepare the pan first. Then boil the water until it boils.
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After that, add enough detergent powder and bleach. Stir until dissolved. Only then add the oily and dirty kitchen cloth. Press until the kitchen towel is completely submerged.
Next, boil this kitchen cloth for a few minutes until the dirt disappears. Instead of regular soaking, this technique will make stubborn stains fade easily and quickly, you know. Then when it has been boiled, turn off the heat on the stove and let it sit until it cools.
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If so, lift the kitchen cloth and check it briefly until it's clean. Only then rinse the kitchen cloth until clean under running water. Finally, dry this kitchen cloth in the sun until it is completely dry. That way, the kitchen towel will look shinier, cleaner and smell better.
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How to care for kitchen towels so they last longer.
Taking good care of your kitchen cloth will make it last longer and remain effective in cleaning various surfaces. Here are several ways to care for kitchen towels so they last longer.
1. Wash regularly.
Wash kitchen towels regularly using warm water and soap to remove stuck dirt and bacteria.
2. Dry in the sun.
After washing, dry the kitchen towel in direct sunlight to kill any bacteria and fungus that may still remain.
3. Use a washing machine.
If your kitchen towel is machine washable, use a hot water dishwasher to clean it thoroughly.
4. Don't use bleach too often.
Using bleach or harsh chemicals too often when washing kitchen towels can damage the fabric fibers.
5. Avoid using dryers.
Avoid drying kitchen towels in a dryer because the heat can damage the fabric fibers.
6. Use it wisely.
Use a kitchen cloth only to clean surfaces that are safe and not rough so as not to damage the fabric.
7. Store in a dry place.
Store kitchen towels in a dry place and protected from moisture to prevent mold or bacteria from growing.
8. Check conditions periodically.
Periodically check the condition of the kitchen towel to ensure there is no damage or wear that could reduce its effectiveness.
9. Use them interchangeably.
If you have several kitchen towels, use them alternately to reduce rapid wear and tear on one cloth.
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