Instead of soaking it in detergent, here's how to wash a mop so it's clean and doesn't smell fishy, just use 3 kitchen ingredients

foto: Instagram/@rumah_dingdong

If you already know the tricks for washing a mop, you can still clean this tool even if it was previously dirty and smelled fishy, you know.

Brilio.net - Mopping the floor can be done periodically, for example once a week, twice a week, or even every day. Mops that are used repeatedly definitely get dirty easily. Apart from turning black in color, usually dirty mops are also characterized by a fishy odor.

Many people try to clean it by soaking a mop in detergent solution for several hours. However, this method is often not really effective in cleaning mops. As a result, many people choose to immediately throw away mops that are really dirty, then buy new mops.

In fact, if you already know the tricks for washing a mop, this tool can still be cleaned even if it was previously dirty and smelled fishy, you know. One of the tricks for washing mops was shared by netizens on the Instagram account @rumah_dingdong. According to him, a dirty mop with a fishy smell can be cleaned with three kitchen ingredients.

"Perhaps it's rare for someone to deep clean a mop, including me. You can try these tips for those who still have a manual mop, a clean mop, and the floor will be clean," he wrote in an Instagram post @rumah_dingdong, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (12/3).

First, place the mop in the container. Then, pour hot water until all parts of the mop are completely submerged. After that, just add the three main kitchen ingredients to practice this mop washing trick, including salt, baking soda and dish soap.

photo: Instagram/@rumah_dingdong

Let the mop soak in the mixture of hot water and kitchen ingredients until it cools. If so, you can stir the mop or rub it a little if there are still remaining stains. Next, drain and rinse the mop until clean. The mop is ready to be used again to mop the floor.

photo: Instagram/@rumah_dingdong

Wow, how simple is this trick for washing a mop so it's clean and doesn't smell fishy? Taking a peek at @rumah_dingdong's Instagram upload which has been viewed 52 thousand times, many netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick or shared other tricks for cleaning mops, you know.

"I used to throw it away but after finding out that using baking soda it could be clean again sis, finally I used baking soda ," wrote Instagram @anisyasmine.

"I wash dishes and use hot water ," added Instagram @nitamayaaramitaa.

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There are several common materials that can be used to mop floors. The choice of material depends on the type of flooring you have and your personal preferences. Here are some kitchen ingredients that are often used to mop floors.

1. Water.

Water is the simplest and cheapest cleaning agent. Mix water with a little dishwashing soap to clean your floors effectively.

2. Vinegar.

Vinegar is a natural cleaner that can help remove stains and dirt. Mix white vinegar with water to make an effective cleaning solution.

3. Baking soda.

Baking soda can also be used as a floor cleaner. Mix baking soda with water to make a cleaning solution that is effective in removing stains and odors.

4. Eucalyptus oil.

Eucalyptus oil is a good cleaning agent for wooden floors. Mix eucalyptus oil with water to clean and shine your wooden floor.

5. Lemons .

Lemon juice is a natural cleaner that can help remove stains and give your floors a fresh aroma. Mix lemon juice with water to make an effective cleaning solution.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.