YouTube/Dewi Fika93
Drinks such as tea can leave a brown crust on the inside of the teapot, making this kitchen appliance look dirty.
24 April 2024 23:00
Brilio.net - Water kettles are very useful as drink containers. Usually, teapots are used to hold drinks such as coffee or tea. However, drinks such as tea can leave a brown crust on the inside of the teapot, making this kitchen appliance look dirty.
If the tea crust on the teapot is left without being cleaned using a deep clean technique (thorough cleaning), this stain is at risk of becoming stubborn, you know. If it's stubborn, dish soap alone won't be effective in removing limescale stains on the teapot , you know.
That's why many people choose to clean tea crust with baking soda. Baking soda is known to have alkaline properties which can help remove stains. However, unlike netizens on Dewi Fika93's YouTube account, this woman admitted that she had another trick to remove tea crust from a teapot for just IDR 3,000.
This trick for mothers to get rid of tea crust in teapots costs IDR 3,000.
Before getting into the trick, the first thing you have to do is boil the water until it boils. When it's boiling, turn off the stove and dissolve 1 packet of citric acid in the water.
Yup, citrus is the main ingredient with a capital of IDR 3,000 that you can use to clean the scale of tea in the teapot. Citronella can usually be purchased at grocery stores, cake shops or traditional markets.
After that, transfer the citrus solution into the basin. Immediately soak the teapot you want to clean in the citrus solution and let it sit for a few moments.
"I left this for 1 hour," said YouTube account owner Dewi Fika93, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (24/4).
photo: YouTube/Dewi Fika93
After leaving it for 1 hour, continue the process of cleaning the teapot with dish soap. Rinse until clean, then the teapot is ready to be used again. Tea crust that was originally stubborn will automatically disappear if you clean it with this trick, you know.
photo: YouTube/Dewi Fika93
How, even without baking soda, stubborn tea scale on the teapot can still be cleaned easily, right? Taking a peek at Dewi Fika93's YouTube upload, there aren't many comments from netizens yet, but this video has been watched more than 100 times, you know.
How to remove odor from a water jug.
Frequently used, water kettles can turn smelly over time, you know. Especially if this kitchen furniture is often used to accommodate various types of drinks. Here's how to remove the smell from a water jug.
1. Clean regularly.
Wash the water jug regularly with water and soap. Rinse well after washing to remove soap residue that can cause odors.
2. Use vinegar.
Mix white vinegar with water in a pitcher and leave for several hours or overnight before rinsing with clean water. Vinegar can help remove stubborn odors.
3. Use baking soda.
Mix baking soda with warm water and let the solution soak in the teapot for several hours before rinsing with clean water. Baking soda can absorb unwanted odors.
4. Lemon or lime.
Slice a lemon or lime and soak it in a jug of water for a few hours. These fruits can help eliminate odors and give the teapot a fresh aroma.
5. Use tea.
Brew the tea in a teapot with hot water and leave overnight before rinsing. Tea has antibacterial properties and can help eliminate odors caused by bacteria.
6. Pay attention to cleanliness.
Make sure the water jug is always dry after use to prevent the growth of bacteria that cause odors.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
