YouTube/Casa Aila
Burnt spots on the bottom of the rice cooker can reduce the heat.
29 April 2024 20:01
Brilio.net - Rice cookers are used to cook rice. This piece of furniture is also often used to store rice so that it stays warm for a long time. Many people deliberately use rice cookers every day.
Because it is used continuously, the rice cooker must be cleaned regularly . However, the cleanliness of some parts of the rice cooker is still neglected, you know. The base of the rice cooker is no exception. More precisely, the round heating element at the base of the rice cooker.
This heating element has the function of delivering heat to the rice cooker pot (inner pot). When used for a long time, this heating element can burn and then turn black. Not to mention that stains carried from the bottom of the inner pot can burn and crust over.
Burnt spots on the bottom of the rice cooker can reduce the heat, you know. Therefore, this part must be cleaned.
Instead of soap, some people usually clean the base of the rice cooker with toothpaste because it is considered more effective. But apart from toothpaste, you can actually use other ingredients, you know.
The trick for cleaning burnt stains on the bottom of a rice cooker only uses 1 kitchen ingredient.
A YouTube user, Casa Aila, once shared a trick for cleaning burnt stains on the bottom of a rice cooker. Instead of toothpaste, he instead relies on kitchen ingredients, namely vinegar.
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Casa Aila on Monday (29/4), the first thing to do is pour a little vinegar on the burnt surface. After that, smooth it with your fingers. Only then rub it using a wire wool.
photo: YouTube/Casa Aila
So, if the vinegar is dry, add little by little more vinegar. Then continue rubbing until the crust is lifted. If so, wipe with a dry tissue to remove remaining vinegar and burnt stains that have faded.
photo: YouTube/Casa Aila
In the video, YouTube user Casa Aila repeats the process several times. Because the burnt stains were quite thick, he poured vinegar and rubbed it several times after wiping the bottom of the rice cooker with a tissue. While scrubbing, he explained that the vinegar could be mixed with baking soda if you wanted the process to be easier.
photo: YouTube/Casa Aila
However, even with vinegar, this rice cooker can still be clean and shiny, you know. The thick crusty burnt parts have decreased drastically. This indicates that vinegar alone can still be used to remove stubborn stains.
Having been watched more than 5,000 times, this video by YouTube user Casa Aila immediately caught the attention of netizens. Through the comments column, many YouTube netizens expressed their gratitude for gaining useful new knowledge.
"Very good, bro
"So it's a trigger for all of us to be diligent in cleaning magic com," said YouTube @SyafrinaChannel.
"Use vinegar to make it shine
"It's really important to clean the rice cooker so that the rice doesn't smell and turn yellow... thanks for sharing, ma'am," said YouTube @AlmeeraElsyaSiregar.
"Wow... utensils can last a long time and don't get damaged easily if you clean them diligently," explained YouTube @sriindah.
"Wow, the ending is shiny, thanks for the knowledge, bro," said YouTube @Nana_budgetplan.
"Yes, mom, using baking soda is even better... just like when I clean Teflon buttocks, sometimes I just use vinegar and baking soda," said YouTube @EqhyRezkii93.
How to store a rice cooker in the cupboard.
Storing a rice cooker in the cupboard is quite easy. Following are the steps.
1. Make sure it is clean and dry.
Before storing the rice cooker, make sure that the inside and outside of the rice cooker are clean and dry. Clean the outside with a damp cloth and make sure there is no food residue or dust stuck to it.
2. Make sure there are no twisted wires.
Make sure the rice cooker power cord is not twisted or folded. You can straighten the cable and roll it neatly for easy storage.
3. Make sure there is no remaining water inside.
If you have recently used your rice cooker, be sure to dry the inside completely before storing it. Do not store the rice cooker with water remaining in it because this can cause mold to develop or an unpleasant odor.
4. Store in a dry and protected place.
Place the rice cooker in a dry place protected from dust or excess moisture. Ideally, store the rice cooker in a kitchen cupboard or storage cupboard that is protected from direct exposure to sunlight or moisture.
5. Don't pile weight on it.
Avoid piling heavy items on top of the rice cooker when stored in the cupboard. This may damage the top of the rice cooker or cause damage to the inside.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
