TikTok’s Weirdest Cleaning Hacks—Tested So You Don’t Have To
TikTok has become the unexpected home of cleaning wisdom (and chaos). One minute it’s baking soda in your toilet, the next it’s someone using ketchup to shine a pan. But do these viral cleaning hacks actually work—or are they just weird internet theater?
We tested 10 of the strangest TikTok cleaning tricks so you don’t have to. Some were shockingly effective. Others? Total fails. Let’s break them down.
1. Toothpaste on Your Bathroom Mirror
Hack: Rub toothpaste on a foggy mirror to prevent steam.
Verdict: Surprisingly effective—plus it leaves your mirror minty fresh.
2. Shaving Cream on the Toilet Seat
Hack: Apply shaving cream to deodorize and disinfect.
Verdict: Weird, but it actually works. Just don’t ask why.
3. Ketchup to Clean Brass
Hack: Spread ketchup on brass or copper, let it sit, and rinse.
Verdict: Weird flex, but okay—it polished dull brass like magic.
4. Lemon in the Microwave
Hack: Microwave a lemon bowl for 3 minutes to steam-clean the inside.
Verdict: A+ for results and smell. Easiest deep clean ever.
5. Potato to Scrub Rust
Hack: Dip a raw potato in dish soap and rub it on rusty metal.
Verdict: Uh… kind of worked? More gimmick than game-changer.
6. Fabric Softener on Baseboards
Hack: Wipe baseboards with fabric softener to repel dust.
Verdict: Genius. Keeps them cleaner longer—and smells amazing.
7. Dryer Sheets for Blinds
Hack: Use a dryer sheet to wipe dust off blinds.
Verdict: Quick and effective. The anti-static part really helps.
8. Ice Cubes on Carpet Dents
Hack: Place ice cubes in carpet divots, let them melt, and fluff.
Verdict: Works well for small dents—worth trying before rearranging your whole room.
9. Dishwasher Tablet on Oven Door
Hack: Use a dishwasher tablet to scrub a greasy glass oven door.
Verdict: Wildly effective—way better than fancy cleaners.
10. Cola in the Toilet Bowl
Hack: Pour cola into the bowl to clean stains.
Verdict: Eh. It fizzes a lot but doesn’t do much. Stick to bleach.
Conclusion:
Not every viral cleaning hack is worth the hype, but a few of these TikTok tricks were total game-changers. Try them at your own risk—and let us know which weird cleaning tip worked (or flopped) for you in the comments!
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