I’m a CleanTok pro – the 5 viral hacks you shouldn’t be doing, including a dusting no-no and an AirFryer mistake
A CLEANING enthusiast has shared the five viral TikTok hacks she thinks you shouldn’t be doing.
Among them is a AirFryer mistake that could be hazardous.
“Let’s talk about five viral cleaning hacks that you shouldn’t be doing,” cleaning guru Brogan (@nottheworstcleaner) began in a TikTok video.
“First up is the bottle of Fabuloso in the back of your toilet.
“This is not recommended by any plumber. Not only could it be corrosive, but it could actually degrade the rubber gaskets and seals.”
She moved on to number two.
“Number two is using laundry detergent with a pot lid and a microfiber cloth to attempt to clean couches.
“Honestly if you’re just spreading dirt around you can’t scrub and it’s not lifting any product.
“Detergents are highly concentrated so it will leave behind residue and without getting that product up it will destroy fabric over time.”
Number three was something super common but potentially dangerous.
“Number three is the AirFryer hack, where people have been filling the air fryer with water and soap and then cooking it.
“It foams up with heat and could coat directly into the airflow fan and electrical components causing short term circuiting and overheating.
“It’s a huge fire hazard.”
Number four was next on her hit list.
“Number four is using fabric softener to try to repel dust. This will leave behind a waxy film that’s designed to soften your laundry,” she said.
“Most are petroleum based meaning they will not break down and can cause the build-up of residue that will result in mold.
“Last but not least, number five, using Dishwasher pods to mop.
“Now I know a lot of people swear by this, but it’s been debugged many times.
“Would respiration experts say it would leave on a film as dishwasher pods are highly concentrated, that layer of film being left behind will build up over time and will actually trap dirt and bacteria.”