Brilio.net - An iron is one of the most important household appliances because it functions to straighten various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, skirts, and hijabs. The hot temperature of the iron is very effective in smoothing wrinkled clothes after washing and drying.
However, sometimes clothes with motifs or images can be accidentally ironed, causing stubborn sticky stains on the ironing board. These stains can interfere with the next ironing process, making clothes less slippery. Many are confused about how to clean these sticky stains and often wash them with water, which can actually damage the ironing machine.
Some people try to apply toothpaste to the irons soleplate to remove the stains. However, TikTok user @vitarikhana shared another equally effective trick for removing sticky stains from your iron, using just one type of leaf.
Tricks to remove sticky iron stains.The first thing to do is to heat 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 remove sticky iron stains. After the iron is hot, rub it directly on the banana leaves.
"Take a banana leaf, then iron the leaf until it wilts," said the owner of the TikTok account @vitarikhana, quoted by brilio.net on Thursday (13/2).
photo: TikTok/@vitarikhana
Next, the iron can be used again to straighten clothes. How, is this trick to remove sticky stains from the iron really interesting?
photo: TikTok/@vitarikhana
If you are interested in trying this trick or have another trick?
How to store banana leaves to keep them fresh.Banana leaves have long been used as food wrappers such as pepes, wrapped rice, lemper, and others. In fact, these leaves can also restore sticky irons to be smooth again. Well, the many benefits of banana leaves must make many people like to keep a lot of these leaves in stock at home, right? Take a peek at how to store them so they last longer below, let's go.
1. Store in the refrigerator.
Place the banana leaves in a plastic bag or airtight container, and place it in the refrigerator. The low temperature and controlled humidity will help keep the banana leaves fresh for a longer period.
2. Soaking in water.
Before storing banana leaves, soak them in clean water for a few minutes. Then dry them gently with a clean cloth before storing. This step can help maintain the moisture of the banana leaves.
3. Use of plastic wrap.
Wrap the banana leaves with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure the banana leaves are tightly closed to prevent air and moisture from escaping.
4. Storage 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 the banana leaves. The wax helps to maintain moisture and prevent the banana leaves from drying out.
6. Drying.
If you are not going to use the 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 them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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