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Brilio.net - Stubborn turmeric stains on kitchen utensils are often annoying. The thick yellow color is sometimes difficult to remove, especially if it has been stuck for a long time. Not infrequently, even though it has been washed repeatedly with dish soap, the turmeric stains still remain and make the furniture look dull.
Kitchen utensils such as pots, blenders, and plastic containers are often victims of turmeric stains. Especially if used to cook spices or store turmeric-based foods, the color can absorb in a short time. If left alone, these stains will be increasingly difficult to clean because the turmeric pigment absorbs deeper into the surface of the cookware.
Many people finally give up and let the stains stick. In fact, there is an easy and cheap way to overcome it without having to scrub too hard. Just use natural ingredients that can be purchased at the grocery store at an affordable price, the result is the pan is clean again like new.
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Turmeric stains are indeed a challenge in cleaning cookware, especially if left too long. The longer they stick, the harder the stain is to clean. The natural pigments of turmeric that seep into the surface of the utensils make the color dull and unsightly.
Some people even choose to buy new equipment because they think the stains cannot be removed. In fact, there is a simple trick to clean it without having to spend a lot of money. With a capital of around Rp. 6 thousand, kitchen equipment that is stained with turmeric can be shiny again.
How to clean stubborn turmeric stains using vinegar and baking soda.This method of cleaning stubborn turmeric stains does not require any dish soap at all. The only ingredients needed are vinegar and baking soda. Both of these ingredients are known to be effective in removing stubborn stains thanks to their acidic content and abrasive properties.
wash turmeric stains on pans without soap
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The first step to take is to prepare enough table vinegar. Pour the vinegar into the pan or kitchen utensil that has turmeric stains. Make sure the entire stained surface is submerged in vinegar so that the cleaning process runs optimally.
After that, rinse the area with boiling hot water until the entire area is covered in water. Let it sit for one to two hours so that the turmeric stains that stick become easier to remove. This soaking process allows the turmeric pigment to be lifted without the need for hard rubbing.
wash turmeric stains on pans without soap
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After soaking, add enough baking soda to the area that is still stained. Rub gently with a rough sponge to help remove the remaining stains. However, if the kitchen furniture is still new, it is better to use a softer sponge so that the surface is not scratched.
Once the stain is removed, rinse the pan or kitchen utensil with clean water until there is no cleaning agent left. The end result, the pan or container that previously looked dull is now shiny again like new. This method can also be applied to other equipment such as blenders and plastic containers that have been stained with turmeric.
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