foto: Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
Brilio.net - For tea lovers, enjoying a cup of warm tea in the afternoon is an irreplaceable moment. However, this tea drinking habit often leaves unwanted traces on kitchen utensils, especially plastic teapots that are often used to brew tea. Repeated use of plastic teapots without proper care can cause various annoying hygiene problems.
One of the common problems is the buildup of scale on the inside of the teapot. This scale is formed from tea residue that settles after boiling water is poured into the teapot. Over time, this scale can thicken and become difficult to clean, especially if left too long. Not only that, the black color produced by the tea can leave permanent stains on the plastic, making the teapot look dirty and dull.
In addition to affecting aesthetics, these black crusts and stains can also affect the taste and smell of brewed tea. The taste of the tea can be less enjoyable because it is mixed with the remains of previous tea that sticks to the teapot. Therefore, it is important to clean plastic teapots regularly and properly to keep them hygienic and the brewed tea always tastes fresh and delicious.
photo: Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
If you are confused about how to clean it, you can imitate the trick from Instagram user @siti_setyowati_ in cleaning the teapot . In one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only relying on toothpaste, vinegar, and dish soap. Reported by brilio.net on Monday (12/20), these ingredients only need to be mixed together in a bowl and stirred until smooth.
photo: Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
Next, apply the cleaning agent to the inside of the plastic teapot that is crusty. Apply and scrub using an old toothbrush. Do this process evenly over the entire dirty and crusty plastic teapot. Once done, rinse thoroughly.
photo: Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
Well, the cleaned teapot will look shinier and clearer. It even looks like new. This indicates that the mixture of vinegar, dish soap, and toothpaste is very effective in removing stubborn stains, including crust on plastic teapots.
Since it was uploaded on Thursday (26/12), this video about tea scale eradication has immediately attracted the attention of netizens. Many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most of these netizens even admitted to being grateful for getting new, useful knowledge.
"Thanks for the info, sis," said Instagram @sitiaminah1709.
"For me, for teapots, or glasses or plates, I just use soda, put all the containers in a bucket, pour hot water over them, sprinkle baking soda, let them cool down and then wash them... they'll definitely be shiny," said Instagram user @paridah_pipih.
"Great, Mom," wrote the Instagram account @abdul.roub.
(brl/wen)
