Without adding vinegar, here's a trick for mopping the floor so it's smooth, fragrant and ant-free, plus 1 kitchen ingredient

TikTok/@homewithchristina

Mopping the floor can be done regularly every day, every 3 days, or even once a week as needed.

Brilio.net - The characteristics of a dirty floor that needs to be mopped immediately are that it feels slippery, has an unpleasant odor, and has a bunch of ants on it. Mopping the floor can be done regularly every day, every 3 days, or even once a week as needed.

There are many floor mopping tricks that you can practice at home. For example, you can do the mopping process up to two times, this trick is known to make the floor shinier. However, many people avoid this trick because it is considered complicated and uses up a lot of energy.

On the other hand, you can also use the trick of mopping the floor by adding vinegar . Because vinegar is known to contain quite a lot of acid, it is effective in removing stains and repelling ants on the surface of the floor. However, unfortunately many people don't like the smell of vinegar. If you are one of them, don't worry just yet, because there is still one more trick from netizens on the TikTok account @homewithchristina.

Netizen familiarly known as Christina explained that there is one kitchen ingredient that can be added to mop liquid so that the floor can be rough, smells good and is free of ants.

So, the kitchen ingredient in question is cinnamon. Just use 2 to 3 cinnamon sticks. Then boil with enough water until it boils. After that, pour the cinnamon boiled water into a basin or bucket to collect the mop liquid.

"The reason you should mop with cinnamon, cinnamon is a natural ant repellent (The reason you have to use cinnamon to mop is because cinnamon is a natural ingredient for repelling ants)," emphasized the owner of the TikTok account @homewithchristina, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (18 /4).

Reporting from midwaypestmanagement.com, ants' respiratory organs tend to be sensitive to the strong aroma of spices, including cinnamon. That's why ants won't easily attack the floor if you mop it with the addition of cinnamon.

photo: TikTok/@homewithchristina

Once the cinnamon boiled water is ready, mix it with soap or whatever floor cleaning fluid you usually use to mop at home. Immediately dip the mop into it, stir it around briefly, and drain the mop so it's no longer too wet.

The mop is ready to be used to mop the entire floor area of your house. Guaranteed, the floor of the house will be smooth and smell good after mopping with this trick. On the other hand, ants are reluctant to enter the house because they don't like the smell of cinnamon.

photo: TikTok/@homewithchristina

How about it, this trick for mopping the first floor is really simple. Are you interested in trying this trick or do you have other tricks? Taking a peek at @homewithchristina's TikTok upload, there aren't many comments from other netizens yet, but this video has already received enthusiasm from up to 63 thousand viewers, you know.

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Cinnamon has various beauty benefits due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Here are some of the benefits.

1. Reduces acne.

Cinnamon can help reduce acne because of its antibacterial properties which can kill acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation on the skin.

2. Reduces black spots.

The antioxidant content in cinnamon can help reduce dark spots and spots on the skin, giving the skin a more even appearance.

3. Brightens the skin.

Cinnamon can help brighten skin by stimulating blood circulation and reducing free radical damage, giving skin a brighter, more radiant appearance.

4. Reduces signs of aging.

The antioxidants in cinnamon can help fight signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles by protecting the skin from free radical damage.

5. Healthy hair.

Cinnamon can also be used to treat hair. Hair masks containing cinnamon can help strengthen hair roots, prevent dandruff, and give natural shine to hair.

6. Reduce skin inflammation.

Cinnamon's anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce inflammation of the skin, including inflammation caused by eczema or dermatitis.

Although cinnamon has many beauty benefits, it is important to remember that everyone has different skin types, and reactions to natural ingredients like cinnamon can also vary. It's best to do a small test first to ensure there is no allergic reaction or irritation before using cinnamon regularly.

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