No need for citrus, this is an easy trick to get rid of the slippery black crust on the scoop using just one additional kitchen ingredient

foto: YouTube/CREATIF

Dippers which are generally made of plastic will very easily become mossy due to moisture. Eventually it turns into a smooth black crust.

Brilio.net - A dipper is an important tool in everyday life that is often used for bathing and cleaning oneself. Because they are frequently used, these objects must be cleaned regularly. Ideally, scoops that are used every day should be cleaned every week to prevent moss from forming.

Yup! Dippers which are generally made of plastic will very easily become mossy due to moisture. Well, the moss that covers this dipper can turn into a slippery black crust, you know. If it's like that, the dipper will be difficult to clean if you just brush it normally.

To overcome this problem, many people then use special materials. Most people will usually clean the dipper using citrus. For example, soaking it in citrus liquid or rubbing it with a brush after the scoop has been sprinkled with citrus.

Indeed, basically, citrus has become an object that is often relied on to clean various kinds of stains, including slippery black crust on the scoop. But you know what? Using citrus too often is also not good because it has the potential to make the dipper porous and end up damaged.

So to be safer, you can apply the tricks shared by CREATIVE YouTube users. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he did not use citrus or strong cleaning fluids. Instead, he relies on simple ingredients found in the kitchen.

Reported by BrilioFood on Friday (8/3), the kitchen ingredient used is salt. Well, apart from salt, he also uses detergent powder which is often used to wash clothes. So these two ingredients will be used as a cleaner to eradicate the slippery black crust on the dipper.

photo: YouTube/CREATIVE

Furthermore, how to use these two ingredients is quite easy. First of all, prepare a small bucket. Then put enough detergent and salt into the bucket. If so, pour in a little water and stir until smooth.

Next, take a sponge that is usually used for washing dishes. Then dip it into the bucket. If so, lift it and use this sponge to rub the black dipper. Continue rubbing while occasionally adding cleaning fluid.

photo: YouTube/CREATIVE

No need for extra effort, just rub gently because the liquid mixture is effective in removing the black crust on the dipper. So, if you have rubbed it evenly, rinse the ladle with running water. That way, the appearance will be shinier and really clean. This ladle that has been cleaned can also be used again.

photo: YouTube/CREATIVE

Apart from the scoop, the use of detergent and salt can actually also be used to clean other furniture in the bathroom that is dirty because of moss. For example, buckets or even plastic bathtubs can also be cleaned using this trick. With just detergent and salt, slippery black crust can be removed easily. That way, various furniture in the bathroom can be clean and shiny again.

Dippers are objects that are used every day. The damp conditions certainly make this item easy to get mossed. However, there are ways to prevent moss on the dipper, here are some ways:

1. Dry the dipper regularly.

After use, rinse the ladle with clean water and place it in direct sunlight to dry well. Sunlight helps kill the bacteria and fungi that cause moss.

2. Store in a dry place.

Make sure the dipper is stored in a dry place and protected from excessive humidity. Avoid storing the ladle closed or in a damp place.

3. Use regularly.

Use the ladle regularly to prevent moss from forming due to the ladle not being used for a long time.

4. Clean regularly.

Clean the ladle regularly using a brush and detergent to remove any remaining drink or food stuck to it.

5. Use natural cleansers.

You can also clean the scoop by using a mixture of water and vinegar or water and baking soda as an effective natural cleaner.

6. Dry after washing.

Make sure the ladle is dried well after washing to prevent moisture from causing mildew.

7. Avoid excessive use of chemicals.

Avoid using excessive chemicals when cleaning the ladle, as this can damage the surface of the dipper and cause moss growth.

8. Choose materials that are moss-resistant.

Choose a scoop made from a material that is resistant to moss growth, such as plastic or stainless steel.

9. Pay attention to the storage environment.

Avoid storing the ladle in damp places or in direct contact with water, such as outside the house or near places that often get wet.

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