Kapanlagi.com - Having mold on a prayer robe is very disturbing, especially if the robe is worn every day for performing tarawih prayers. The mold on the robe will increase and can emit a foul smell. How to remove black spots and mold on the robe is not easy, even if it is washed several times, the mold will still be there.
Mold on the robe or clothing usually appears due to damp clothes caused by sweat or water, which causes the mold to grow. Usually, the mold on the prayer robe is located under the chin and also the head.
All of this happens because of sweat during prayer or water when we perform ablution, which can attract mold in those areas. Therefore, here is how to remove mold from the prayer robe that you can do at home.
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1. Vinegar
Vinegar can remove black stains and fungus from clothes (credit: Pixabay)
The first way to remove fungus from mukena is by using vinegar. With its high acetic acid content, vinegar can eliminate fungus from mukena, and besides that, vinegar is also safe to use on various types of fabric on mukena.
How to use it:
- First, you only need to mix vinegar and cold water in a 1:1 ratio.
- Then pour the vinegar water on the affected area, and gently brush it with a small brush or you can use a used toothbrush.
You can also use the second method, which is:
- Soak mukena in vinegar water for a day. Then wash it the next day.
- Wash mukena with detergent and scrub it using your hands.
- Rinse with clean water and don't forget to dry the clothes in the hot sunlight to make them moist and eliminate fungus from mukena.
2. Lime
Lime (credit: Pixabay)
Both have acidic properties that can eliminate fungi, lime can be a natural way to clean fungi on prayer clothes.
The method is quite simple,
- You only need to soak the clothes in lime juice for a day.
- Or you can brush the affected area with a used toothbrush and lime juice.
- And finally, for maximum results, you can wash the clothes with detergent on the affected area, rub it with your hands for a while, then rinse.
- Don't forget to dry it in the hot sun to eliminate fungi and moisture.
3. Citric Acid
How to remove black spots and mold (credit: Pixabay)
Another way to clean moldy prayer clothes is by using citric acid.
The method is as follows,
- First, mix citric acid powder with 1 liter of water, then soak the clothes for about 1 hour.
- After one hour, you can brush the area with mold using a brush and don't forget to use detergent while brushing.
- Finally, rinse with hot water and then cold water, and dry it in a hot place.
4. Bleaching Clothes
Removing black spots and mold on clothes (credit: Pixabay)
The next way to remove mold on mukena is by using bleach. This method is specifically for white mukena, KLovers, and not to be used for colored mukena.
Here's how to use it:
- First, soak the clothes in cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Then, you can mix bleach and water in a ratio of 1:30.
- You can dip your mukena in the water with bleach for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, you can wash the mukena again using detergent and rinse with water when finished.
- Finally, hang the clothes in the sunlight.
5. Belimbing Wuluh
Removing black stains and fungus naturally (credit: wikipedia.org/wiki/Belimbing_sayur)
Then the next way to remove fungus on mukena that we can do is by using belimbing wuluh. Having a very sour taste, belimbing wuluh is believed to be able to remove fungus on clothes.
How to use it:
- First, cut the belimbing wuluh into two parts.
- Then, rub the belimbing wuluh on the part of the mukena that is affected by fungus evenly.
- After rubbing it all, leave the mukena overnight. No need to wash it.
- Finally, wash the mukena with soap the next day and rinse with clean water.
6. Mengkudu
Removing black stains and mold (credit: Pixabay)
And the last way to remove fungus on mukena is by using mengkudu fruit. Not only can it be used as medicine, it turns out that mengkudu fruit can also be used as a fungus remover on mukena.
How to use it:
First, peel the mengkudu fruit and discard the outer skin.
- Then squeeze the mengkudu fruit to extract its juice.
- Mix the mengkudu juice with 1 liter of water.
- Then, soak the mukena in the mengkudu water overnight. After one night, wash the mukena as usual with soap.
- And don't forget to dry the mukena in the hot sun to eliminate bacteria and unpleasant odors due to dampness.
Those are 6 easy ways to remove fungus on mukena. Remember that, after performing prayers, it is advisable to hang or air the mukena you wear to prevent fungus and unpleasant odors. Good luck.
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