I’m obsessed with being squeaky clean so bathe in Dettol… people say my lady parts will fall off but I don’t care
A BEAUTY fan has revealed she’s so keen to be extra clean, she will add a generous splash of Dettol to her bath.
It’s important to maintain good hygiene – and nobody has taken this more seriously than TikTok user Bee (@princessbeee2), from London.
The young beauty fan recently went viral on TikTok after sharing a little snippet of her bathing routine, which included Dettol.
”Dettol baths are the one,” wrote Bee, before pouring some of the popular liquid into her bath filled with hot water and bubbles.
According to the brand’s website, this concentrated antiseptic solution kills bacteria and provides protection against germs that can cause infection and ilness.
But despite many insisting that this was safe, especially when diluted with water, many people on social media were mortified.
Close to a thousand of viewers flocked to comments, where a number noted bathing in Dettol could lead to various issues.
One exclaimed in horror: ”i’d be to scared about my lady parts falling off or something.”
Someone else agreed, adding: ”No see I would so do this but I have crippling anxiety about the thought of getting thrush.
”And I have sensitive skin.”
”I feel like that would dissolve me,” a third chuckled.
However, plenty of others added they had been doing this for years – and hadn’t experienced any problems so far.
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”It is on their website, it is safe to use 30mL in your bath as an antiseptic,” wrote one supportive TikTok user.
”My dad has been bathing in dettol for as long as I can remember and I’m 49!” another claimed.
If you’re a fan of long, relaxing baths, chances are there’s also nasty mould on the tiles – but fortunately, fans of Mrs Hinch have shared a few cleaning hacks.
One of them was shared by Red Locke on Facebook – and according to this cleaning enthusiast, all you need is some toothpaste.
”Someone posted a while back about using toothpaste as a cleaner… Thank you!
”It is such a magic remedy I would have never thought of,” Red wrote in the post uploaded on Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips page on social media.
”I just applied a pea sized amount neat, rubbed in a circular motion, wiped off toothpaste residue (I maybe used too much) with a damp cloth and then buffed with a microfibre.
”The whole process took about 15 minutes for a reasonable patch of ceiling. The bathroom smelt fresh after.”
To prove just how effective the inexpensive trick was Red also shared Before and After snaps – and the results spoke for themselves.
The first image had loads of black mould spots all over the wall whilst the second revealed the tiles sparkling clean like new.
Pleased with the outcome, Red added: ”I used it on my window trims too. love it!”
Fellow cleaning fans flocked to comments to than the group member and the post soon racked up over 70 likes.
One person claimed: ”Toothpaste also removes hair dye from the vanity.”
Someone else shared their top hack for using toothpaste: ”I used white toothpaste on a badly scratched upvc window cill [sill] and was amazed at the result.”
”Thanks for this post I think I’ll give it a try,” a third was excited to see how it worked for themselves.
Cleaning hacks and tips
Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro:
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- How to clean your microwave using cheap household items
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- Unblock a toilet without a plunger
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- Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new
- This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking
- Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps
- Give your TV screen a once-over
- Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning?
- Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps