Instead of using detergent, this is a trick to whiten a dirty mop, just use one additional kitchen ingredient

foto: YouTube/OCHA FAMILY

In some cases, mopping sometimes actually makes the floor of the house smell fishy or unpleasant because the condition of the mop is very dirty.

Brilio.net - Mopping the floor is one way to keep the house clean. When mopped, the floor of the house will usually be more fragrant and rough. Apart from that, fine dust that cannot be cleaned with a broom can be cleaned better with a mop.

Unfortunately, mopping is often considered a tiring housework. Moreover, in some cases, mopping sometimes actually makes the floor of the house smell fishy or unpleasant. Usually this is caused by the condition of the mop being very dirty.

To overcome this, washing the mop regularly could be a solution. In fact, this dirty and black mop can return to pure white, you know. There are a number of ingredients that can be used to whiten dirty mops.

Furthermore, a YouTube user OCHA FAMILY once shared this material through one of the uploaded videos. But instead of using detergent, he actually uses a number of simple ingredients. There are also kitchen ingredients that are used as mop cleaners.

Reported by BrilioFood on Thursday (29/2), the kitchen ingredient in question is dishwashing soap. Apart from that, he also uses citrus and bleach to whiten this dirty mop. Well, a number of these ingredients can be effective in removing dirt and returning the white color of the mop, you know.

photo: YouTube/OCHA FAMILY

How to use it is quite easy. First of all, boil water until it boils. Then pour this hot water into the bucket. If so, add one sachet of citrus, one small sachet of dish washing soap, and two small sachets of bleach.

Next, put the dirty and dirty mop into the bucket. Then turn the mop back and forth so that all the ingredients are completely soaked. If so, let it sit or soak overnight so that the dirt completely falls out.

photo: YouTube/OCHA FAMILY

After soaking, scrub the mop with a clothes brush. Then occasionally soak or flush again with warm water so the soap can dissolve. Do this process until the mop is completely clean and free of dirt.

photo: YouTube/OCHA FAMILY

When it is clean, rinse the mop with running water. Then dry in the sun until dry. Well, this dry mop looks cleaner and whiter, you know. This indicates that the trick of whitening a mop with dish soap, citron and bleach can be very effective.

"Friends, if you have a mop that is dirty and worn out, don't throw it away. It's best to wash it like this so it will be clean again," said YouTube OCHA FAMILY.

photo: YouTube/OCHA FAMILY

So, you can use the clean mop again for other cleaning purposes. If the condition is shiny like this, the entire floor of the house that is mopped will certainly smell better and be maximally clean. No need to worry anymore about the room smelling fishy.

How? Easy enough, right? If you experience the same problem, this trick for whitening a mop can be put into practice directly. Guaranteed to be effective and fail-safe.

Choosing the right dishwashing soap can make the job of cleaning dishes easier and more effective. Here are 9 tips for choosing a good dishwashing soap:

1. Environmentally friendly formula.

Choose environmentally friendly dishwashing soap, for example one that is free from phosphates and other dangerous chemicals.

2. Mild or tough.

Adjust to your needs, if you have a lot of grease or dirt that is difficult to remove, choose one that is resistant to grease or tough on grease. However, if you wash lighter dishes, choose mild.

3. Allergies and sensitive skin.

For sensitive skin or allergies, choose dishwashing soap that is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.

4. Fragrance free.

Unscented dish soap is better to avoid fragrance residue on dishes which can be dangerous if swallowed.

5. Powder or liquid.

Powders are better for removing tough stains, while liquids are easier to rinse off.

6. Effective and economical.

Choose dishwashing soap that is effective in cleaning but also economical, it doesn't always need to be the most expensive.

7. Additional ingredients.

Look for additional ingredients like hand softener or vitamin E if you want extra care for your hands.

8. Test it out.

Try several brands and formulas to find the one that works best for you and your kitchen.

9. Local ingredients.

Support local products wherever possible, this can help reduce your carbon footprint and support the local economy.

(brl/tin)