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Brilio.net - House floors that are rarely cleaned will certainly be dusty. Apart from looking dirty, dusty floors also become slippery when stepped on. This risks causing anyone who passes by to slip.
To get around this, you can immediately sweep the floor and mop it. Most people will mop the floor using a mop that has been soaked in cleaning solution. That way, the surface of the mop will be maximally clean.
Unfortunately, the dirt that was originally on the floor actually transferred to the mop used. If you don't clean it immediately, the color of the mop will turn black. Apart from looking dirty, the mop also smells fishy.
Well, some people immediately rub the mop using a citrus solution. Even though they are clean again, in fact not everyone is suitable for being exposed to citrus solutions. Some of them complained that their skin felt itchy and sore when exposed to the citrus solution.
As a solution, you can imitate the method of whitening and cleaning a dirty mop with a fishy smell shown by Instagram user @vitaalunaa. In his video upload, this netizen appears to have replaced citrus with three kitchen ingredients. At the beginning of the video, he shows the appearance of his mop which looks dirty.
How to whiten a dirty mop with a fishy smell using 3 kitchen ingredients.
"When you use this, it becomes slippery and smells fishy, it's time for a deep clean," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from Instagram @vitaalunaa on Wednesday (27/3).
photo: Instagram/@vitaalunaa
To do this, put the mop in a container. Then pour boiling water into it. Make sure the amount of hot water you use can soak all parts of the mop.
photo: Instagram/@vitaalunaa
After that, add three kitchen ingredients as a solution to whiten the mop. The three kitchen ingredients used are baking soda, dishwashing soap, and salt. Stir then leave the mop until the soaking water is cold.
photo: Instagram/@vitaalunaa
When it's cold, wring out the mop. Without needing to check, immediately rinse the mop with clean water several times.
photo: Instagram/@vitaalunaa
It appears that the color of the mop has returned to being clean and odor free again.
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Tricks for mopping the floor using a mop to make it clean and shiny.
Here are some tricks for mopping the floor so it is clean and shiny:
1. Sweep first.
Before you start mopping, make sure to sweep the floor first to remove dust, dirt, and coarse debris. This helps prevent the floor from becoming dusty during the mop process.
2. Use the right cleaning fluid.
Choose a cleaning fluid that suits your floor type. For example, for ceramic or tile floors, you can use a multipurpose cleaner. Meanwhile, for wooden floors, use a special wood cleaner.
3. Mix cleaning fluid with water.
Do not apply cleaning fluid directly to the floor. Mix with water according to the instructions on the packaging. Typically, a common ratio is one part cleaning fluid to four or five parts water.
4. Use a suitable mop.
Choose a mop that suits your floor type. For hard floors such as ceramic or tile, you can use a mop with a sponge or cloth that can collect water easily. Meanwhile, for wooden floors, it is recommended to use a mop with a soft microfiber cloth so as not to damage the wooden surface.
5. Don't get too wet.
Make sure not to pour too much water when mopping. Dampen a rag or sponge mop, then wring it out until it's just damp. Too much water can damage the floor and make it dull quickly.
By following the steps above, you can mop the floor effectively and get clean and shiny results.
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