Britain’s pure Queen Heather Barrigan understands the sharp rise in “cleansing” on social media – everyone wants to know the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to make their homes shine
A professional cleaner has considered some of the most popular home hacks TikTok highlighting the ones you need to follow and the ones you best leave online.
United Kingdom pure queen Heather Barrigan understands the sharp rise in “cleaning” on social media – everyone wants to know the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to make their homes shine.
But not all tips should be followed blindly, as many of them can damage your home and appliances.
The expert said that while essential oils have a place in cleansing, excessive use can be toxic and affect your health – especially when used in the refrigerator or in cooking areas.
Heather gave a thumbs-up for five different hacks from well-known influencers for cleaning, including Australian mom Mila, who likes to keep her refrigerator smelling good with DIY spray.
Keep your fridge fresh with Mama Mila
Mama Mila mixes 1.5 glasses of lukewarm water with a glass of white wine vinegar and five drops of essential oil to make her own DIY spray.
She then removes all the shelves from the refrigerator and cleans with a simple, sweet-smelling solution.
She then puts a quarter cup of baking soda in the refrigerator to repel odors permanently.
And Heather, along with experts from the appliance company Beko they say they will only change the water temperature.
“There are many necessary ingredients listed, but we would advise you to replace hot water with hot water,” they said, adding that the water should not boil.
“Although food produces odors, it also absorbs odors – so use all flavored oils sparingly, as too much can be harmful to your health.”
The hacks for cleaning the refrigerator and degreasing Mama Mila received the green light
Soak your kitchen in fabric softener
In this hack – which aims to improve the smell of your home – TikTok’s “mother who loves to clean” suggests mixing the fabric softener with disinfectant and washing the entire kitchen with it, including food storage areas.
And experts agree, 100 percent.
“What we totally agree with is that adding fabric softener to hot water makes your home smell fresh, and it’s something you’ll always have in your home,” they told FEMAIL.
“The fabric softener does not contain any harsh chemicals and will gently lift and remove dirt without damaging the surfaces, although you may need to wipe with a microfiber cloth afterwards.”
Clean stubborn stains on Tupperware
This hack was provided to you by TikTok’s “typical cleaner”, which says you can remove stains from plastic containers with a paper towel, water and dish soap.
The detergent places the three components before shaking the container vigorously “until clear”.
Experts say the hack may be useful for mild to moderate spots, but may not be effective in combating stubborn spots like “last week’s curry.”
“Alternatively, you can cover the bottom of the plastic container with baking soda and add warm water until a thick paste is obtained.
What should you avoid doing, according to experts?
1 – Always follow the instructions when using chemicals and do not mix them without checking that it is safe. Bleach should never be mixed with anything containing ammonia.
2 – Be careful when using essential oils in the refrigerator, as food can absorb them and they can make you sick
3 – Avoid using acidic cleaners such as vinegar on wood, grout or stone, unless pre-diluted with water.
4 – Use hot water to clean the refrigerator instead of boiling water that can damage it or cold water that may not kill odor-causing bacteria
“Then use a toothbrush to rub the baking soda into the stains. Let stand for 15 minutes before rinsing, “said Heather.
Hack for newspapers to combat the smell of the refrigerator
The do-it-yourself mom posted this on her very popular page, promising that the hack would remove odors from your refrigerator.
She suggests that after cleaning your refrigerator, you should put paper balls inside to help absorb odors.
This paper should be changed every two weeks, according to the mother.
Experts say the method works, but it takes time. They suggest using vinegar or baking soda instead to remove odors in the refrigerator.
DIY mom likes to fill her clean fridge with newspaper, says paper can keep odors for two weeks, but experts say it takes a long time
Skyler Toth has created a viral video that encourages his followers to put coffee grounds in the fridge to remove odors
Use coffee grounds as a deodorant
Skyler Toth created a viral video encouraging his followers to put coffee grounds in the fridge to remove odors – instead of using newspapers, baking soda or DIY sprays.
And the trick works, according to experts, they said that placing a layer of oats or baking soda on a tray from the oven in the refrigerator overnight will also work.