Top 5 viral TikTok cleaning hacks tested (do they really work?)
TikTok is full of #cleantok videos promising spectacular cleaning results in seconds. But do these viral hacks really work? We tested 5 popular cleaning tips from TikTok – from cola in the toilet to The Pink Stuff in the oven – and give our verdict on each hack, along with a professional alternative that really works. 👇
1. Cleaning the oven with The Pink Stuff – hype or hero?
The hack: In #cleantok videos, you see The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste being used to make oven doors, baking trays and pans shine.
Our test: It really works. With a Scrub Daddy sponge and Pink Stuff paste, we scrubbed the oven door sparkling clean without scratches or harsh chemicals.
Our advice: Skip chemical oven cleaners and try Pink Stuff paste for powerful, safe cleaning.
2. Scrubbing with Scrub Daddy – smile to the rescue 😄
The hack: This cheerful sponge changes from firm to soft depending on the water temperature. TikTok swears by Scrub Daddy for baked-on pans and hobs.
Our test: In cold water, it becomes firm for scrubbing; warm water makes it soft for delicate surfaces. It lasts for weeks without developing an odour or wearing out.
Our advice: A keeper. Add a Scrub Daddy sponge to your cleaning routine to save time and reduce frustration.
3. Fabulosa fragrance hacks – clever or harmful?
The hack: Place an open bottle of Fabulosa in your toilet cistern or boil it as an air freshener.
Our test: Not safe! It can damage toilet components, and boiling it means inhaling vapours. Best avoided.
Our advice: Use Fabulosa all-purpose cleaner as intended: in mop water or as a spray. Fragrance without the damage!
4. Baking soda + vinegar for a blocked drain
The hack: Pour baking soda and vinegar into your sink, let it fizz, then rinse with hot water. TikTok promises: blockage gone!
Our test: Fun foam, but no real results. It barely clears minor blockages.
Our advice: Choose Yugou Get Out Drain Cleaner – a powerful foam that breaks down grease, soap residue and hair.
5. Cleaning the toilet with cola – fact or fiction?
The hack: Pour cola into the toilet and leave it to work for several hours. The acids are supposed to dissolve limescale and dirt.
Our test: Minimal effect, while the sticky sugars ultimately make the toilet dirtier.
Our advice: Use The Pink Stuff Foaming Toilet Powder instead – it smells fresh, foams up and really works.
TikTok is fun, but not everything that goes viral works in real life. Fortunately, there are products that do what they promise. Our recommendations:
- The Pink Stuff Paste
- Scrub Daddy sponges
- Fabulosa all-purpose cleaners
- Yugou drain cleaner
- Pink Stuff toilet powder
👉 Tip: Check out the complete bundles featuring The Pink Stuff, Scrub Daddy and Fabulosa for a clean home without the frustration!