The TikTok Cleaning Trends That Work Wonders, And Others That Aren’t Worth The Hype

TikTok isn’t just about people performing silly viral dances: it’s also a great resource for finding new and unique ways to make your life easier. Naturally, though, not all of the advice out there should be followed blindly. More and more TikTok users are sharing their favorite cleaning trends. And while some of them are diamonds in the rough, others could potentially cause more harm than good. We’ve rounded up 20 TikTok cleaning hacks in order to tell you which ones you should incorporate into your routine, and which ones should probably be taken with a pinch of salt!

1. DO — Remove grime with a simple razor blade tool

The next time you’re browsing Amazon, do yourself a favor: buy a WEUPE Razor Blade Scraper Tool. TikTok user “Clean That Up” posted a video extolling the virtues of the small tool in 2022; it got over 20,000 views. He claimed it was great for removing grime and stickers from windows, as well as baked-on grease from ovens, but website Insider wanted to test whether it was this good in reality.

The verdict?

Senior editor Lisa Sabatini wound up wholeheartedly agreeing with “Clean That Up” and recommended readers purchase the handy tool. She wrote about scraping paint from a window and explained, “The included blades are nice and sharp, and the tool itself is sturdy and easy to grip. It has a little bit of weight to it, which is good for control. Just be sure to push away from, rather than toward, yourself.”

2. DON’T — Use dish soap to keep windows clean

During those long, cold winter months, we all find ourselves battling condensation on our windows when we have the heating on. TikTok claimed there was a way to combat this, though: simply squirt some dish soap on a cloth and rub it on the inside of the windows. The theory goes that the thin layer of soap will cause a barrier that stops condensation forming: that’s by and large correct. 

It could have bad consequences

Here’s the flipside, though, according to Bathroom Supastore expert Evan Jones. He told British Newspaper the Daily Express, “The moisture that would have formed on those windows has now gone elsewhere. This moisture will now soak on porous surfaces such as your walls, ceilings, and window frames, which is likely to cause mold in your home.” He added, “If… mold does develop in your walls, then it could cost thousands to fix and could make you very ill in the process.”