foto: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
Brilio.net - Yellowing and dirty ceramics at home, especially in areas such as the kitchen and bathroom, can be a serious problem. This unsightly yellow color often appears due to the accumulation of dirt, oil, or soap residue that sticks over time. Even though you have tried various ways to clean it, the stains and dullness on the ceramic are often stubborn, making it difficult to remove completely.
One of the main causes of ceramics becoming yellow and dirty is exposure to hard water that is high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium. When this water evaporates, these minerals remain on the surface of the ceramic and over time form a layer that is difficult to clean. In addition, using the wrong cleaning products or not strong enough can also make stains persist and become more difficult to remove.
Cleaning ceramics that have already turned yellow and dirty requires extra effort and the use of more effective cleaning agents. But that doesn't mean it can't be removed. There is a trick to clean yellowed ceramics easily. This trick was once shared by the owner of the Instagram account @tari_ari_aja in one of the uploaded videos.
After further investigation, it turns out that she does not use any chemical liquid or special cleaner. The owner of the Instagram account @tari_ari_aja instead relies on simple ingredients found at home and in the kitchen. As reported by brilio.net on Saturday (4/1), the simple ingredients in question are toothpaste, baking soda, and dishwashing soap.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
So, just prepare a container and put in the three ingredients. After that, stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed. If so, take a brush and dip it into the cleaning mixture. Continue to apply it to all the yellow and dirty ceramics.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
If there is stubborn crust, you can let it sit first. Then, scrub it using the brush. Because the crust and stains are already soft, it will be easier to remove even if only brushed. Well, after it is clean, continue rinsing with running water so that the ceramic looks shinier.
photo: Instagram/@tari_ari_aja
A mixture of toothpaste, baking soda, and dish soap can be effective in turning yellow and dirty ceramics into shinier ones because these three ingredients have complementary cleaning properties. Toothpaste contains mild abrasives that can help remove stains and dirt without damaging the ceramic surface. The fluoride and whitening ingredients in toothpaste also help remove stubborn yellow stains.
Baking soda, with its mild abrasive properties, is able to lift dirt and mineral deposits that cause dullness on ceramics. In addition, baking soda is alkaline, which can help neutralize acids and break down organic dirt, making the cleaning process more effective. When baking soda is mixed with toothpaste, the two work together to erode and dissolve dirt that is firmly stuck on the surface of ceramics.
Dish soap, on the other hand, acts as a powerful emulsifying agent. It is able to break down oil, grease, and soap residue that sticks to ceramics.
By mixing dish soap into the mixture, grease and oil that may be making the ceramic look dull can be easily removed. The combination of these three ingredients creates a cleaning solution that is able to tackle various types of stains, making yellow and dirty ceramics clean and shiny again.
(brl/lea)
