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How to Deep Clean Your Mop and Kill Bacteria
The bucket should be disinfected every time it is used for cleaning. It should never be left with dirty water in it, obviously the water should not be reused. Each time, soap and rinse well and then pour in a disinfectant .
There are those who use large amounts of bleach , which undoubtedly has a whitening action and eliminates germs and bacteria in the blink of an eye. Those who use baking soda, which removes stains, brightens and degreases. Especially when used together with vinegar, it gives incredible results.
But there is another ingredient that is never missing in the kitchen, which can be useful and give incredible effects. Salt in the mop is almost miraculous . Just put a spoonful of salt on the mop and another on the cloth, add a litre of water and that’s it.
It should be left to act for at least one hour. Obviously, salt, coarse or fine, can be used to clean and disinfect anything else in the house, such as a smelly garbage container.
Water and salt are the best home remedy for disinfection. Its action is due to the osmotic power that kills bacteria in a few moments. When microorganisms come into contact with the concentrated solution of water and salt, they die from dehydration.
Other effective remedies for cleaning the bucket and rags.
Salt in the mop is just one of many effective remedies. Another ingredient, always present in the kitchen, is lemon. Fill a bowl with hot water and pour the juice of two lemons into it . Let the rags and the mop soak in the solution for at least a few hours. Then rinse them vigorously . Lemon not only disinfects but also eliminates bad odors .
Combine lemon, baking soda and salt with tea tree oil , which has antibacterial properties and also eliminates bad odors. Pour the juice from the lemons and a few drops of tea tree oil into a bowl filled with warm water. Let everything soak for half an hour and then rinse.
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