Many people are wearing umbrellas due to heavy rain this morning.

How should I properly store an umbrella when it gets soaked in heavy rain?

◇ Wipe once and then dry it

It is better to wash and dry a wet umbrella rather than just letting it dry as it is.

If you only dry the umbrella without cleaning it, the waterproof function of the umbrella may deteriorate.

It is easy to become contaminated and damaged.

When washing an umbrella, spray tap water to remove the acidic components, dirt, and other residues from the rainwater on the umbrella.

It is good to wipe the umbrella with a brush or sponge soaked in neutral detergent once or twice a month, then rinse with water.

The handle should face downward to prevent rusting.

It is better to store an umbrella with the handle facing downward.

The tip of the umbrella tends to collect water easily, making it prone to rust.

When drying a wet umbrella, it must always be dried with the handle facing downward.

Wiping the umbrella frame and ribs with a dry towel and then drying them can also be helpful.

◇If already rusted, use toothpaste and acetone

If the umbrella frame is rusted red, you can clean it by applying toothpaste or acetone to cotton or cotton swabs.

Acetone and the solvent are both 'polar molecules,' so when they meet, they disappear.

The abrasives and bleaching agents in toothpaste are also effective in removing rusted areas.

Additionally, using tomato ketchup is also an option.

Lycopene in tomatoes dissolves and prevents oxidation.

Apply ketchup to the rusty area and wait for about 30 minutes, then wipe it off with a dry cloth or scrub pad.