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Brilio.net - The iron is one of the most important household items. Because this tool is useful for tidying up clothes, trousers, skirts, hijabs or other clothes. The hot temperature of the iron is very effective in smoothing dirty clothes after going through the washing and drying process.
However, there are times when clothes have motifs or images that are accidentally exposed to the iron, resulting in stubborn sticky stains appearing on the ironing mat. These sticky stains can interfere with the ironing process on the clothes and make them no longer slippery, you know.
Many people are confused about how to clean sticky stains on an iron. So, some people still wash it with water. In fact, this can damage the ironing machine, you know. On the other hand, there are also those who choose to apply toothpaste to the ironing mat to remove sticky stains.
However, netizens on the TikTok account @vitarikhana have another trick that is no less effective for getting rid of sticky iron stains , you know. In fact, this trick is really simple, it only requires one type of leaf.
Tricks to get rid of sticky iron stains.
The first thing you have to do is preheat the iron for a few moments. Then, prepare 1 or 2 pieces of banana leaves. Yup, banana leaves are the main ingredient for practicing this trick to get rid of sticky iron stains. Once the iron is hot, rub it directly on the banana leaf.
"Take a banana leaf, then iron the leaf until it wilts," stressed the owner of the TikTok account @vitarikhana, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (21/3).
photo: TikTok/@vitarikhana
Next, the iron can be used directly again to straighten clothes. How about it, this trick to get rid of sticky stains on the iron is really interesting, isn't it?
photo: TikTok/@vitarikhana
Are you interested in trying this trick or do you have other tricks? Taking a peek at @vitarikhana's TikTok upload, there aren't many comments from other netizens, but this video has received enthusiasm from more than 7,000 viewers, you know.
"You can also use salt, Bun, " suggested the TikTok account @Henny Bee.
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How to store banana leaves so they last longer.
Banana leaves have long been used to wrap food such as pepes, wrapped rice, lemper, and others. In fact, these leaves can also return a sticky iron to being smooth again. Well, the many benefits of banana leaves definitely make many people like to keep a large stock of these leaves at home, right? Take a peek at how to store it so it lasts below, come on.
1. Store in the refrigerator.
Place the banana leaves in a plastic bag or airtight container, and place them in the refrigerator. Low temperatures and controlled humidity will help maintain the freshness of banana leaves for a longer time.
2. Soaking in water.
Before storing banana leaves, soak them in clean water for a few minutes. Then dry gently with a clean cloth before storing. This step can help keep the banana leaves moist.
3. Use of plastic wrap.
Wrap the banana leaves in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure the banana leaves are well covered to prevent air and moisture from escaping.
4. Store in a closed container.
Place the banana leaves in an airtight container and cover tightly. This helps avoid direct air exposure and maintains humidity.
5. Use of candles.
Some people also use wax to coat banana leaves. Wax helps maintain moisture and prevents banana leaves from drying out.
6. Drying.
If you won't be using banana leaves anytime soon, you can also try drying them. First, clean the banana leaves and dry them gently. Then, place the banana leaves in a dry place with good air circulation until they are completely dry. After that, store it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.
(brl/tin)
