foto: Instagram/@melizah21
Brilio.net - Clothes that smell bad are often a disturbing problem, especially if they are not washed properly. The pungent underarm odor or musty aroma due to moisture trapped in the fabric fibers can still stick even though the clothes have been washed with regular detergent. This not only makes clothes feel less fresh, but can also reduce self-confidence when wearing them in daily activities.
The main cause of unpleasant odors that are difficult to remove from clothes usually comes from sweat, bacteria, and moisture that are not properly absorbed during washing. If the washing process is not carried out properly, dirt and bacteria can remain in the fabric fibers, which ultimately triggers an unpleasant odor even though the clothes look clean. Moreover, improper storage in a humid place can worsen this condition, causing clothes to become musty and difficult to wear comfortably.
To solve this problem, you can apply the method from Instagram @melizah21. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only relying on natural ingredients in the kitchen to remove underarm odor and musty odor on clothes. Reported by brilio.net from Instagram @melizah21 on Monday (20/1), the kitchen ingredients in question are lime juice, vinegar, and dish soap.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
Well, how to use it, just prepare a bucket or large container and fill it with water. After that, add dish soap, vinegar, and lime juice to taste. If so, stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed and dissolved in the water perfectly.
"This is very effective in removing musty and musty odors from clothes," said Instagram @melizah21.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
Next, put in the clothes that smell of armpits and musty. Then press until all parts of the clothes are completely submerged. If so, let it sit for about 5 minutes so that the cleaning ingredients can soak into the fabric fibers and help neutralize the unpleasant odor that sticks.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
Then, if it has been soaked, lift and rinse the clothes with clean water. If so, dry them in the sun until dry. Well, clothes that have been soaked in the previous way tend to be more fragrant and fresh, you know. Dish soap, vinegar, and lime juice can remove underarm and musty odors from clothes in a short time because these three ingredients have effective cleaning and antibacterial properties.
Basically, dish soap contains strong surfactants to remove oil and dirt that cause odors in fabric fibers. Residues of sweat and oil from the body that stick to clothes can be easily broken down by the contents of dish soap, so that unpleasant odors can disappear faster.
On the other hand, vinegar has acidic properties that can neutralize bad odors and kill odor-causing bacteria. The acetic acid in vinegar works by destroying odor particles that stick to the fabric, while fighting mold or bacteria that cause musty odors. In addition, vinegar can also help dissolve detergent residue that may still be left in the fabric fibers and cause unpleasant odors.
Meanwhile, lime juice acts as a natural agent that is rich in citric acid and has a fresh aroma that can eliminate unpleasant odors quickly. Citric acid works like vinegar in fighting bacteria and fungi, and provides a refreshing effect on clothes. The combination of these three ingredients can work in a short time because of its nature that directly penetrates and deeply cleans fabric fibers, making clothes cleaner and more fragrant in minutes.
Having been viewed more than 52 thousand times, this video on how to remove underarm odor from clothes has immediately caught the attention of netizens. Many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through one of the uploaded videos. He admitted that this trick is very useful to practice
"Nice tips, sis," said Instagram @rumahummuayri.
"Thanks for the tips, sis," said Instagram @heldadrastisia.
"Masha Allah, thank you for the tips," said Instagram @sutrisno_raffanda.
"Thanks for the tips, Mom," concluded Instagram @friskabirru.
"Thanks for sharing, sis, your sink is beautiful," wrote the Instagram account @tika.mulyawati.
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