My endless scrolling on TikTok coupled with my obsession with finding innovative and effective ways to clean landed me in the happy world of #cleantok, with all of the magical TikTok cleaning hacks.
These TikTok clips were produced to make cleaning seem so easy and effortless, but being a skeptical homeowner myself, it is important for me to put these hacks to the test for real before jumping to conclusions.
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10 Bathroom cleaning hacks from TikTok
If you love a nice and clean bathroom that smells amazing, you can give one of these cleaning hacks a try. While some of these hacks may not work as effectively for me, they may be just the right cleaning solution that you need.
Nice smelling bathroom
Aside from using the obvious toilet air freshener or reed diffuser sticks, TikTok also has other ideas such as adding some drops of essential oil on the inside of the toilet paper roll to keep your bathroom smelling fresh.
Upon trying the hack, with a generous amount of essential oil applied on both ends of the toilet paper roll, there was no added fragrant smell in the air at all. It could be due to the fact that the essential oil is some cheapskate one that was purchased online, or it might be because the amount of essential oil is not sufficient to take effect, but it is an easy and effortless hack to try out.
Effectiveness: 1/5
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5 cleaning hacks that will change the way you clean your bathroom 🧼 save this post to make your next bathroom clean a little easier ✨ 1. Soften + deodorise towels by sprinkling baking soda and leaving it for 20 mins before washing as usual 2. Soak denture tablets in your sink and toilet to whiten without scrubbing 3. As this mix drains, it’s also helps deodorise your drains 4. Mix equal parts white vinegar + dish soap in a dish brush to make your entire bathroom shine 5. And to rid tough bathroom odours, mop your floors with shaving cream and hot water Hope these quick tips were helpful lovelies x #bathroomcleaning #bathroomclean #bathroomcleaninghacks #cleaninghacks #cleantok #mamamilastips #hometips
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Deodorise bath towel
If your bathroom lacks good air circulation, then your damp bath towels may run the risk of harbouring a musty odour due to the warm and moist environment. A simple step of sprinkling baking soda before throwing the bath towels in the wash will help to deodorise and soften your bath towels.
You may also wash your bath towels with white vinegar as a natural fabric softener to further help keep them clean and fresh.
Effectiveness: 2/5
Freshen with each flush
Instead of buying a dedicated toilet bowl cleaner tablet, how about trying out this cleaning hack by using a laundry capsule? The great part about using laundry capsules is that you are able to pick the scent of your choice, rather than going with the default toilet bowl cleaning tablet.
In the TikTok video, a laundry capsule was placed in a bowl of boiling water, which the water was then poured into the toilet bowl water tank.
Effectiveness: 2/5
Mask foul smell in the bin
To prevent clogging up your bathroom sink and toilet bowl, place a designated trash bin in the bathroom to collect the wet wipes, dental floss, and any other waste. You can easily keep the odours out by masking the bin with the scent from essential oil. All you need to do is soak some cotton balls or cotton pads with essential oil and drop them at the bottom of your trash bin. You do not have to use expensive essential oil for this purpose as it is mainly to reduce the odour with the fragrance from essential oils.
Additionally, some essential oils even come with added benefits like combating bacteria such as tea tree oils and citrus oil, while mint oils can help to keep any bugs and cockroaches away. However, the most effective way to keep your bin odour-free is undeniably to empty it regularly.
Effectiveness level: 2/5
Dry the toilet bowl brush
If you wash your toilet bowl regularly, but overlook the part about keeping your toilet bowl brush clean, then it defeats the purpose of having a clean bathroom altogether. After washing and rinsing the toilet bowl brush, allow it to dry fully by placing it sandwiched between the toilet bowl and the lid before storing it covered.
That said, it will be inconvenient for the next toilet user with the toilet bowl brush in the way, so remember to put it away after it is dried.
Effectiveness level: 3/5
Streak-free bath mirror
The other day, while the part-time helper cleaned the house, she left the mirrors with obvious wipe marks. Cleaning your mirror with a damp newspaper works just as well, according to the TikTok hack and after trying it out for myself.
Just take note that the irregular surfaces of a crushed damp newspaper may or may not damage your mirror with scratches if done incorrectly, so proceed at your own risk please.
Effectiveness: 5/5
Clean the bathroom walls
Forget about jumping up and down to clean the toilet walls with a tiny piece of cloth. Try using a wiper mop that allows you to reach the top of the toilet walls with ease. If you are using a wet cloth, make sure that it is not dripping wet, and just work your way from the top to the bottom, just like how you would paint the walls.
With a larger mop area, you can save your time and energy with less time spent cleaning the walls. Make sure to get into those corners to remove any dust bunnies and cobwebs.
Effectiveness: 5/5
Remove soap scum from glass panels
After all the failed attempts trying all sorts of glass cleaning solutions, from dedicated glass cleaner sprays to popular household cleaning products in removing the soap scum build-up the bathroom glass panel, it is an obvious decision to try out the famous vinegar cleaner spray that is everywhere on TikTok.
The famous, all-purpose vinegar cleaner spray is made up of 1 part white vinegar and 1 part water. If you absolutely hate the scent of vinegar, you can also add a couple drops of your preferred essential oil too. Simply spray on the areas that you want to clean, and wipe them down with a cleaning cloth. The best part about the vinegar cleaner spray is the use of natural ingredients that are safe and free from any harmful chemicals.
Effectiveness: 5/5
Grout cleaning
All you need to get rid of the dirt and mould on your grout is to use a mould remover gel or spray to apply on the areas to clean. Leave it to do its magic for about half an hour before coming back to give the grout lines a good scrub with an old toothbrush.
If you do not have any mould remover gel, try using the toilet bowl cleaning liquid instead, as seen on TikTok. The application is easy since toilet bowl cleaning liquid comes in a squeezy bottle and a spout that is perfect for cleaning the grout lines too.
Effectiveness: 5/5
Soap-dispensing brush
If you have been on TikTok long enough, you would have seen one of these soap-dispensing brushes that is highly recommended by many professional housekeepers. What it does is simply dispense the liquid soap for easier and fuss-free cleaning, as you do not need to go back and forth with dispensing and cleaning.
Fill the brush with 1 part dishwashing liquid and 1 part vinegar to clean your bathroom and kitchen effectively. The one downside is that the brush is on the smaller side, and it will take more effort to clean the whole toilet.
Effectiveness: 4/5