Brilio.net - Prayer mats are essential equipment for Muslims that are used as a base when performing prayers. Given its vital function in worship, maintaining the cleanliness of prayer mats is very important. Dust, sweat, and various types of dirt can stick to the surface of the prayer mat, so it needs to be washed regularly to keep it clean and comfortable to use.
If dirt is allowed to accumulate, the prayer rug will not only look dirty, but it can also emit an unpleasant odor. Some people choose to soak the prayer rug in hot water to clean it. While this method is effective in removing dirt, using hot water can damage the fibers of the prayer rug, causing it to wear out quickly.
To keep your prayer rugs clean without damaging their fibers, there is another safer way. As demonstrated by YouTube user Laundry ria, prayer rugs can be washed by adding one simple kitchen ingredient, without the need to soak them in hot water. This method not only keeps your prayer rugs clean, but also keeps them smelling fresh and looking like new.
Tricks for washing dirty prayer rugs so they are clean and fragrant.The method is, pour liquid detergent into a bucket that has been filled with plain water. Stir until the detergent is perfectly mixed. Once done, put the prayer mat in it.
"We fold it and press it so that the prayer mat is completely submerged in water," he said, quoted by brilio.net from YouTube Laundry Ria on Sunday (16/2).
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Then let the prayer mat soak in the detergent solution for 30 minutes. Immediately rub the entire surface of the prayer mat and make sure the brush used is soft so as not to damage the fibers in the prayer mat, okay?
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Do the same way until all sides of the prayer mat are perfectly rubbed. The next step is to rinse the prayer mat with clean water and then drain.
To make the prayer mat clean and fragrant, this netizen also mixes one kitchen ingredient, namely vinegar, into the water. Stir until the vinegar is perfectly mixed. Once done, dip the prayer mat into it.
"Back and forth until nothing is missed," said the video owner.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Finally, pour one sachet of fabric softener into the bucket. Soak the prayer rug for a few minutes then wring it out. The next process, put the prayer rug in the washing machine to dry.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
Once dry, remove the prayer rug from the washing machine. Dry the prayer rug in the sun.
photo: YouTube/Laundry ria
The washed prayer rug will look as clean as possible and its fragrance will last a long time.
The benefits of vinegar to soften and remove odors from fabrics.Vinegar is a natural ingredient that can be used to soften and deodorize fabrics. Here are some ways to use vinegar for this purpose:
1.Use in washing.
Add half to one cup of white vinegar to your washing machine's wash cycle along with your regular detergent. This helps soften fabric fibers and remove lingering odors.
2. Fabric freshener spray.
Mix one part vinegar to three parts water in a spray bottle and spray the mixture onto fabrics that need to be freshened up. Allow to air dry.
3. Soaking.
If there is a very strong odor on the fabric, you can soak it in a mixture of water and vinegar. Let the fabric soak for a few hours before washing as usual.
4. Stain remover.
Vinegar can also help remove stains from fabric. Rub vinegar directly onto the stain before washing.
5. Remove odors from the washing machine.
Sometimes, the washing machine itself can be the source of unpleasant odors. To clean it, run an empty wash cycle with white vinegar. This will clean the washing machine and remove unwanted odors.
Be sure to test on an inconspicuous area of fabric before using vinegar extensively, especially on sensitive or light-colored fabrics, to ensure that the vinegar does not damage or fade the fabric.
(brl/lut)
