Testing Viral TikTok Cleaning Hacks! (Mythdusters ep. 2)

We’ve all seen those cleaning hack TikTok videos… But do any of them actually work? That’s what we're here for! We have tested some of the most viral cleaning hacks to see if they’re actually going to save you time while cleaning. Follow along as we determine whether they’re trusted, or dusted!

0:00 Intro
0:44 Baby oil for stainless steel
3:28 Red stained tupperware hack
5:33 Parchment paper for hard water

[bobbihorinek]

4:33 The trust you have shaking the tomato Tupperware while wearing that sweater is next level.

[clairer]

I have tried the tupperware hack, and it worked really well when I would dump half of the foam out, add a little water, and shake for 10-15 seconds. I try to shake it for a shorter amount of time and add clean water as I go. And dumping out extra bubbles allows the paper towels to contact the walls of the container better. I would say it is worth another try since it is pretty easy and cheap! :)

[suewilbur]

Wow - the parchment paper was a big surprise!

[judyedwards]

I'm off to try the parchment paper hack!!! Love this video but I don't use TikTok. Would love to see more like this!

[cindytracy]

Parchment paper has a waxy side and a paper side. Which side did you use or did it make a difference?

[claudiabelden]

Easiest and best way to get rid of tomato stains on plastic? Put the clean container out in the bright sunlight. Works every time, for me.

[JamesandNicoleBlake]

2:04. When I used the baby oil I thought maybe I put on too much even though it was very little. It made it greasy looking and I thought I made a huge mistake and started to panic. Instead of letting it soaking it into the stainless I used a very good quality absorbent tea towel and just wiped the oil off (again with the grain). I assume a dry microfiber cloth would give the same result. It was beautiful.

[GotItAtGoodwill]

Love your white pullover! Where is it from?

[spazmat]

I use a little bit of olive oil on my stainless steel and it works great also (same premise as the baby oil)

[dananokes]

LOVE GO CLEAN CO & MOP MY PROBLEM!!!!

[teriparrish]

I wonder if the tomato and Dawn works best before it’s stained. Like the first washing.

[hannahampton]

Will the parchment paper take hard water stains off a glass shower door?

[MicheleWalkerWebb]

Wow to the parchment paper. 😂
Don't have spaghetti stains. Dawn, warm water and a scrub sponge. Voila.

[TheShelleyAtkinson]

What brand of stainless steel cleaner do you use?

[iHeart]

Has anyone tried the parchment paper hack on matte black hardware? I’m afraid it will scratch.

[elizabethneel]

Dawn power wash always gets out spaghetti stains for me

[pierrettevoyer]

Tupperware and spaghetti sauce….. a little bit of oil on a paper towel and wipe. Two seconds And it’s done!

[CraftDeeHappy]

I saw a hack where you put 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol, 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp dish soap, 1 TBsp Dishwasher Rinse Aid to clean shower door glass. Spray it on, rubbing in and squeegee off. I tried it, not impressed, left a residue on the glass door. BUT, maybe I did it wrong. Could you check it out?

[cretnotonic]

Anyone who's tried the baby oil, does it have a smell to it after awhile? I'm always imagining a a rancid smell.