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Kitchen towels must be washed frequently because they are often exposed to various stains in the kitchen,
10 April 2024 23:00
Brilio.net - Having a kitchen towel is quite important . The reason is, this equipment is often used to clean up food spills on the stove. Apart from that, kitchen cloths are also used to clean remaining stains from kitchen spices or oil stuck to the surface of the kitchen table.
Therefore, kitchen towels must be washed frequently because they are often exposed to various stains in the kitchen. If the kitchen cloth is left dirty for a long time, the stain that sticks to it will eventually harden and become a stubborn stain. The appearance of the kitchen towel becomes dirty, dull and uncomfortable to use, you know.
To wash kitchen towels that are already dirty, some people choose to brush them with soap. In fact, it is not uncommon for people to brush it vigorously so that the stains can come off.
However, this method risks damaging the fibers of the kitchen cloth. So, to make it safer and more practical, you can copy the trick shared by Instagram user @mamiemanda. Through one of his video uploads, he admitted to washing the kitchen towel without brushing it. He only relies on two kitchen ingredients to clean dirty kitchen rags.
"It looks clean but it turns out it's this dirty. How often do you wash your rags at home? Even though you wash them diligently, it turns out it's not enough. The rags also need a deep clean," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from Instagram @mamiemanda on Wednesday (10/4) .
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First of all, prepare a pan and put a kitchen towel in the container. Add water until the kitchen towel is completely submerged. If so, pour 1 tablespoon of baking soda into the pan. Stir until the baking soda dissolves.
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"Boil a kitchen towel for 15-20 minutes," he said.
Over time, the water boiled with a kitchen towel turns cloudy and brown. This indicates that the stubborn stains stuck to the surface of the cloth are starting to fade.
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After boiling for 15-20 minutes, turn off the heat on the stove and discard the boiled water. If so, pour enough dish soap into the pan containing the kitchen cloth. I checked the kitchen cloth with my hands until all the stains were removed. Then rinse the kitchen cloth with running water until it is completely clean.
"After that, just wash it as usual," he added.
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Next, dry the kitchen cloth in the sun until it is completely dry. Once dry, the kitchen cloth is ready to be used again. The appearance of the washed kitchen towel now looks cleaner and brighter.
How, it's really easy, right? This trick for washing dirty kitchen cloths, uploaded by Instagram user @mamiemanda, has been watched 14 thousand times, you know.
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Tricks to keep the kitchen table clean.
To keep your kitchen table clean, you can follow the following tricks.
1. Clean regularly.
Clean the kitchen counter every day after use. Use a microfiber cloth or clean rag to remove dust, dirt and food debris.
2. Use the right cleaner.
Use a cleaner that suits the type of kitchen table surface. Avoid using cleaners that contain harsh chemicals that can damage the surface.
3. Maintain cleanliness when cooking.
Always clean up spills or splashes of food while cooking so that it doesn't stick and dry on the table surface.
4. Use a cutting board or mat.
Use a cutting board or mat when cutting food to avoid scratching or damaging the table surface.
5. Avoid piling up items.
Do not stack items on the kitchen counter, as this can cause a buildup of dust and dirt.
6. Clean the stain immediately.
Clean up any stains or spills as soon as they occur to avoid hard-to-remove stains.
7. Maintain humidity.
Make sure the kitchen counter is not too damp, as moisture can cause the growth of mold or bacteria. Use an air dryer or fan if necessary.
8. Pay attention to the corners.
Don't forget to clean the corners and under the kitchen table which are often neglected.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
