In the home, sugar and laundry detergent are two essential ingredients. They not only have a role in cooking and washing, but also have special effects when combined.
All you need is an equal amount of sugar and laundry detergent, mix them in a bowl in a ratio of 1:1. Then, add water and stir well to obtain a homogeneous solution. The solution has many unexpected benefits.
1. Insect and pest control
The first and most noticeable effect of the sugar and laundry detergent mixture is its ability to kill insects. It is an attractive trap for attracting insects. The sweet smell of sugar will attract insects, while the laundry detergent will prevent them from escaping, leading to suffocation.
This mixture is not only effective for insects, but can also be used to kill mosquitoes and other small pests. You can dilute the mixture with water and spray it around the house to prevent pests, or pour the solution into a cup with a small hole covered to attract mosquitoes inside, effectively killing them.
2. Stain removal
In addition, if you are having trouble with yellow stains on clothes or towels, don’t worry because this magical solution also acts as a powerful stain remover. Soak clothes or towels with yellow stains in the sugar and laundry detergent mixture for about 1-2 hours, and you will see the stains magically disappear.
3. Cleaning kitchen sponges
Not only that, this mixture can also help clean kitchen sponges, hand towels. Just soak them in the solution, then gently squeeze and rinse with water, and you will have clean and fresh sponges or towels.
4. Eliminating sewer odors
Laundry detergent has a pleasant scent and is a good cleaner, so you can use it to eliminate sewer odors. Pour the mixture down the drain not only to clean some dirt in the pipes, but also to remove the foul odor inside. This method is suitable for all drains in the house.
Finally, remember to replace the mixture after a certain period of time to maintain its effectiveness. Also, be sure to avoid placing the mixture in places where children and pets can come into contact with or swallow it to ensure safety.
Through this article, I hope you have learned some useful tips to keep your home clean and fresh.
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