The miracle of cleaning in the kitchen is called white stone, although it may not sound familiar to many because it also receives other names such as La Fantástica, La Auténtica or simply as White clay.
It is a solid multi-purpose cleaner, since among its impressive functionalities it serves both to clean, and to degrease and even, to the surprise of those who try it for the first time, to restore the shine to metals.
Another of its advantages is that it is a natural cleansernormally ecological (according to the manufacturer) and biodegradable, and in the advertising of the different brands that manufacture it, even properties are announced practically miraculous.
Dirt on non-delicate surfaces
As explained by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU), in the specific field, this cleaning solution is designed, thanks to its slightly abrasive propertiesto remove dirt and treat stains on surfaces that are not delicate.
Besides, it has a low percentage of surfactants, from simple traces to 7.9%, depending on each product. These surfactants are mainly soapThat is why it is a biodegradable product.
Thus, although most of the ingredients are natural, sometimes other substances are added, making the exact composition varies from one manufacturer to another and it is important to review the principles, advises the OCU.
You have to rub yes or yes
Regarding the application of white stone on different surfaces, it is important to know that there is no other choice but to rubsince this remedy lacks that extra effectiveness provided by the chemical action of household cleaning products.
For this reason, its effects are achieved by rubbing gently and little by little, with persistent movements, which more than compensate if the pain points are not forgotten. positive effects that has this low environmental impact solution.
almost everything
Cleaning with the white stone allows you to act with almost everything, and is a great ally in most cases. As for the kitchen, it is worth using it to clean paella pans, barbecue grills and the base of pots and pans (never the non-stick surface), as it will help remove encrusted fat.
This solution can also be used to clean dirty areas and stains on White wallssince often its action will avoid a coat of paint in extremis. Be careful, it should not be confused with the magic eraser of surfaces like Mercadona.
White stone is also used to remove embedded dirt from kitchen tiles, especially in areas that have not been used for a long time. Furthermore, it can also be used to polish and renew metalsto which, with a smooth application, it will allow them to recover their shine.
sponge and gloves
Whatever the surface to be cleaned, to apply the white stone a (ordinary) sponge is necessary. smooth and wet with water (present in most packs of this product) and you just have to rub carefully.
It must be taken into account that the combined action of the white stone and the sponge gives the whole a light abrasive powerless than that of a green scourer, as explained by the OCU.
“Even so, it is advisable to rub delicately so as not to damage the surface, many smooth strokes are enough to gradually remove all the dirt”, adds the organization, which recommends using gloves in its application.
THE FANTASTIC WHITE STONE (CLAY WITH SPONGE GIFT) 600 GRAM JAR
the white stone not a cheap productbut the good news is that the jars are quite widespread because they contain between 375 and 600 grams, and the average price per kilo is 21.56 euros.
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