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Brilio.net - Mopping the floor is an important routine in maintaining the cleanliness of the house. Unfortunately, the process of mopping the floor does not always end as expected. Instead of getting a clean and fresh floor, in some cases, problems arise such as the floor feeling more slippery or even leaving a disturbing fishy smell. This certainly makes the effort to clean the floor feel in vain.
One of the causes of slippery floors after mopping is the use of excessive cleaning soap or not rinsing properly. Detergent residue left on the floor surface can form a thin layer that makes it feel slippery when stepped on. In addition, the use of dirty water that is not replaced when mopping can also leave residue that makes the floor not completely clean.
Meanwhile, the fishy smell that appears after mopping is often caused by a less than clean mop or the use of water that has been contaminated with dirt. Bacteria that grow on damp and rarely washed mops can cause unpleasant odors that spread throughout the room during the mopping process. Therefore, it is important to ensure the correct mopping technique to keep the floor clean, fresh, and free from unexpected problems.
In addition to ensuring that the mop is always clean, you can also use a more natural cleaning fluid like that of Instagram user @atinbundadzakyabid. In one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only using two simple ingredients to mop the floor. However, this ingredient can make the floor cleaner, dry quickly, smell good, and as a bonus, the house is free of mosquitoes.
After further investigation, Instagram user @atinbundadzakyabid also uses kitchen spices to mop the floor. As reported by brilio.net on Sunday (26/1), the spice used is lemongrass. So, this lemongrass has an aroma that mosquitoes don't like.
photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid
Well, to make the aroma more concentrated, you can boil the lemongrass first. So, cut the lemongrass into several pieces first. After that, boil it in water until it boils for a few minutes. After that, strain the lemongrass and use the boiled water to mop.
photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid
Immediately pour the lemongrass boiled water (while it is still hot) into a bucket and add a little floor cleaning soap. Once done, stir until all the ingredients are dissolved. Then dip the mop and squeeze the water. After that, the mop can be used to mop the floor as usual.
It should be noted that mopping the floor with boiled lemongrass can provide many benefits because of the natural content contained in lemongrass. Lemongrass contains essential oils, such as citronellal and geraniol, which have a fresh and distinctive aroma. When used for mopping, this content will leave a natural fragrance on the floor, so that the house feels fresher and free from unpleasant odors. In addition, the distinctive aroma of lemongrass also has a calming effect, creating a more comfortable atmosphere in the house.
photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid
In addition to making the floor more fragrant, lemongrass decoction can also make the floor more rough. This is because the natural astringent properties of lemongrass help remove oil and dirt residue that sticks to the floor, so that the surface becomes cleaner without leaving a slippery layer. Lemongrass decoction can also help remove fine dust and soap residue that often causes the floor to feel sticky or oily after being mopped with ordinary chemical cleaners.
Not only that, lemongrass is also known as an effective natural mosquito repellent. The citronellal content in lemongrass has repellent properties that are disliked by mosquitoes and other insects. When the floor is mopped with boiled lemongrass water, the aroma left in the air can repel mosquitoes and prevent them from entering the house. That way, the use of lemongrass not only makes the house cleaner and more fragrant, but also helps create a healthier environment free from insect disturbances.
(brl/lut)
