While trying to remove water stains, I tried to follow the online cleaning method and burned my face due to an explosion
Oct 29, 2025
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According to Chinese media such as the Feng Pai Shimbun, Mr. Woo, who lives in Handan City, Hebei Province, followed the tips for removing water stains that are popular online on the 9th.
First of all, she tried to remove the water stains from the inside by boiling sugar, vinegar, and water and pouring them into a thermos bottle, but the mixture exploded suddenly just a minute after pouring the liquid, causing the hot liquid to splatter on her face and burn.
Currently, Woo is reportedly recovering from treatment.
Experts explained that the acetic acid in vinegar reacts with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), which are watery components inside the thermos bottle, to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) gas. If carbon dioxide accumulates quickly in an enclosed space, the pressure can rise and lead to an explosion.
In response, experts advised that it is safe to cool the boiled mixture for at least 5 minutes before transferring it to an airtight container.
In addition, he warned that indiscriminately following online life tips that lack scientific evidence can be dangerous, especially when dealing with household chemicals.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
