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To clean, dry or polish your worktop, do you prefer absorbent paper or a classic cotton dishcloth? The answers differ but the most attentive will answer with the second option. However, these dishcloths have everything to be a real nest of germs and must therefore be well disinfected from time to time. Discover in this article an ingenious tip for cleaning very dirty dishcloths without a washing machine or expensive detergents. Decipherment!
Are your kitchen towels full of dirt, stubborn stains and smell of mold when they are damp? It’s normal, you use them every day without moderation. That said, the cleaning step is necessary because there is a risk of spreading germs and bacteria to other surfaces. Dirty clothes! Help!
Here are our best tips for disinfecting them with a smart and very promising method.
How to wash very dirty dishcloths?
Kitchen towels
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Kitchen towels. Source: sp
There are those who subject them to the normal washing cycle of the washing machine along with the rest of the clothes using the usual detergent or soaking them in bleach, those who simply let them air out in the open air and finally those who never think about washing them, no matter the damage. As for you… If you are reading this article it is because you are looking for a simple and effective solution to clean them. That’s fine, we are here for you!
So, do you want to have a cute little idea that promises a lot of efficiency and savings? No detergent or bleach in sight, all that is needed is your initiative to restore the youthfulness of your dishcloths until the next use. Let’s get to the point, here we are!
Using the microwave to disinfect dish towels
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Use the microwave to disinfect dish towels. Source: sp
No, it’s not to heat up your favorite dish or defrost meat, this time the microwave has another use. This heat source will now be your best ally to disinfect your dish towels in no time and without scrubbing them. Ready to find out how this trick works? Hey, it’s really simple, just put the dirty dish towels in the microwave!
Wait, don’t rush to throw them directly on the turntable of this appliance, but first immerse them in a basin full of hot water mixed with Marseille soap, white vinegar or lemon juice if the traces are really rooted in the fabric. Let them eliminate all the dirt and food residues, if there are any. This step consists of removing traces of oil and grease from the tea towels to eliminate any risk of ignition when put in the microwave. Then simply wring them out and move on to the next step.
All you have to do is put them in a ziplock bag and microwave them for 90 seconds on high. Disinfection guaranteed!
How to have stain-free dishcloths?
When tomato sauce, turmeric or even coffee stain your fabrics, know that it is a lost cause for which you should not campaign. “What nonsense”, says sodium percarbonate! This magical white powder composed of soda crystals and hydrogen peroxide is an excellent abrasive product, capable of disinfecting, whitening and reviving the colors of your laundry. In our case, it is the kitchen towels that will be pampered with this advice to regain their new and clean appearance.
How to Remove Stains from Dish Towels with Sodium Percarbonate?
Grease, food, unwanted liquids and dust are all things that make your dish towels look dirty, worn and dull. But why do they shine on some people more than others? It’s simple, some people won’t change good natural advice for anything!
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