Rice washing water is one of the most common domestic wastewater in life, and we eat rice as the staple food for three meals a day. Before each cooking, the rice needs to be washed, as little as 2 times and as much as 4 or 5 times. When washing rice, many people directly pour out the rice washing water.
As everyone knows, this will cause a lot of waste. Few people realize that there are many other uses for rice washing water. For example, adding some toothpaste to the rice water can solve a lot of life troubles, which is too practical.
1. Clean oil stains
The cooking habit of Chinese is to fry and stir-fry, and every time after stir-frying, you will find that the stove, range hood, and countertop are stained with oil. If it is not cleaned in time, it is easy to condense into stubborn oil stains, and it is really troublesome to clean up.
Faced with this situation, we can easily solve it with rice washing water + toothpaste.
Because rice washing water contains a large amount of starch and protein, and the detergent and detergent in toothpaste just react with starch and protein to form a solution with super decontamination ability.
This solution is very effective for cleaning all kinds of surface dirt. For example: kitchen countertops, range hoods, stoves, metal appliances, etc.
When we apply the solution evenly to the oiled surface of the hood, cooktop, countertop, wait a few minutes. Then gently wipe it with a damp rag, and you will find that the stubborn grease can dissolve quickly, and it is effortless to clean.
Finally, wipe it with water again, and you can instantly make the original greasy kitchen look new, clean and clean.
2. Clean the toilet
After the toilet is used for a period of time, the inner wall is easy to condense yellow stains and rust stains, which is disgusting and emits a peculiar smell.
In the face of the cleaning problem of these toilets, we can use the method of washing rice water + toothpaste, which is simple and practical.
The operation method is also very simple, mix rice water and toothpaste into a solution, and then gently apply it to the stain on the inside of the toilet. Leave it on for a few minutes before wiping it with a brush or rag.
After brushing or wiping, you can simply rinse it with clean water, and at this time, you will find that the inner wall of the toilet bowl has become brand new.
Compared with disinfectants, detergents and other chemicals, the cleaning method of rice washing water + toothpaste is more healthy and environmentally friendly. In addition, toothpaste can completely remove stains and odors, and can also leave a fresh fragrance.
3. Clean the floor
Cleaning the floor is a common thing, and if you clean it directly with clean water, the effect is much worse and it is also a waste of water.
We can make full use of rice washing water, which can not only save water, but also have a better cleaning effect than clean water. Because the starch in the rice washing water will form a protective film on the floor, which can effectively prevent the floor from being worn and scratched.
Adding some toothpaste to the rice washing water can effectively remove dirt, stains, and oil stains on the ground, making the floor cleaner and smoother. In addition, after cleaning, the floor will also emit a faint fragrance of toothpaste.
4. Remove rust
Some kitchen knives, scissors and other iron products will inevitably rust. How to remove rust has become a problem that plagues many people.
In the face of the problem of rust, we can also use the method of rice washing water + toothpaste to solve it, which is simple and environmentally friendly.
The specific operation is very simple, dip some rice water + toothpaste mixed solution on the rag or brush. Then, gently rub it on top of the rusty iron. Slowly, the rust will slowly fall off, and the original rusty place will gradually become as smooth as new.
You can also soak the rusty iron directly into the mixed solution, and then wipe it slowly after a period of time, which will be easier and more trouble-free.
Summary at the end of the article
Whether it's cleaning kitchens, bathrooms, floors, rust, using chemical cleaners, it may be better. However, it may cause pollution to the environment, and in terms of safety and environmental protection, it is far from being comparable with rice water + toothpaste mixture.
In addition to cleaning, rice washing water also has many magical functions. For example: protect the mucosa of the stomach wall, eliminate food accumulation, and improve indigestion. In addition, it also has the functions of disinfection and watering flowers and plants.