At this point, it's hard to remember how we functioned as moms without TikTok — and we're not just talking about the videos that entertain our kids while we're trying to get things done around the house. Surprisingly enough, the "clock app" (as they're calling it these days) is actually a fountain of information. From TikTok-approved recipes to useful life hacks, it has it all, and in short, easy to digest videos at that. If you haven't discovered the CleanTok side of the app, let us be the ones to introduce you.
TikTok is home to thousands of awesome cleaning hacks, from ways to actually motivate yourself to get chores done around the house to how to get your most stubborn, stained dishes clean (like, really clean). And best of all, many of the #CleanTok hacks will actually help you get the house clean and chores done faster, saving you time — and that's really the goal, isn't it?
Get ready to fall in love with cleaning (no, for real) with these TikTok hacks and tips.
A New Way To Clean Toilets
Tired of dealing with all the dust that settles on the toilet tank and seat? This hack advises you to wipe down the toilet with a dryer sheet first, which helps catch all the dust, leaving you with an easier surface to get clean in the end.
How To *Really* Clean Towels
This TikTok explains how to actually get towels clean without the use of fabric softener (which, interestingly enough, makes towels less absorbent). We should actually be using things such as Borax and white vinegar when we wash the towels, and here's why.
Cleaning Baseboards
Let's be honest: Cleaning baseboards is one of those chores that is never fun to do. But if it has to get done, this combo of detergent and water is what will get them sparkling and smelling good. Is there anything we can't use laundry detergent for at this point?
Not Folding Kids' Clothes
This mom explains why one of her best cleaning hacks as a mom is sorting her kids' clothes into bins instead of spending time folding them and putting them away. We have to admit, it's genius. After all, there's no rule that all clothes have to be folded!
Those Hard To Reach Areas
We'll admit it: The top of our cabinets are pretty dusty these days, because they're so high up and we forget to clean them. But when the time comes, try this hack involving paper towels covering the cabinet tops to help catch the dust and the grease that ends up there while you cook.
Getting Rid of Stains on Tupperware
On the one hand, Tupperware is a handy storage solution that lasts for years. On the other hand, use it to store anything involving tomato sauce and it's stained forever — or is it? This hack shows how to remove stains we thought were permanent from Tupperware using water, dish soap, and a paper towel.
The Easy Way To Dust Fan Blades
So much dust accumulates on ceiling fans, but unfortunately, they're usually positioned over beds and couches and carpet — aka not ideal places for the dust to land. But by using a pillowcase to dust each fan blade, the dust remains contained instead of going everywhere. Brilliant!
The Perfect Sponge
Tired of constantly buying sponges? This hack will keep you from replacing them so often and it helps the environment. This TikTok introduced us to flexible, washable sponges. When they're dirty, they can just go in the washing machine. They come out like new and are ready to be used all over again.
Three Words: The Pink Stuff
One of the most popular cleaning products on TikTok is The Pink Stuff, which is a pretty pink goo that can clean most surfaces without damaging them. This video is a primer on how to use it and what it's most helpful for, but you might be surprised how long the list really is.
Magic Shower Cleaner
Need to get your shower clean ASAP? This cleaner can be made with stuff you probably already have at home, such as dish soap, vinegar, and baking soda. Mix the ingredients, put the mixture in a spray bottle, and use it to deep clean your shower and spray down the shower doors a couple of times each week to keep them from getting grimy.
Deep Clean a Mattress
Most of us probably forget to deep clean our mattresses, so if you fall into that category, this video shows exactly how to do it. Apply some stain cleaner on the surface, add a little baking soda to get rid of odors, vacuum, and spray some Febreeze, and your mattress will be good as new. (Remember to do it in the morning so it has time to dry.)
Washing Sheets
Need to wash your sheets? This video shows how easy it is to take it a step further than using just regular laundry detergent. Adding vinegar and essential oils can help get them truly clean and smelling fresh, resulting in the comfiest, cleanest night of sleep ever.
Quick Cleaning Tips
Cleaning can be overwhelming, especially if it's been a while, but this video helps make the process more manageable. This TikToker advised taking it one room at a time, spraying down couches and chairs with fabric deodorant, and sticking dryer sheets inside the hand vac to keep everything smelling fresh.
Cleaning Sugar Off of Carpet
Spills happen so quickly, especially when you have kids, but if it's something like sugar, don't worry about taking out the vacuum. This seriously impressive hack shows how wetting a glass and rubbing the bottom of it on the surface of the carpet will collect all the sugar. Problem solved!
A Sweet-Smelling Floor Cleaner
Instead of buying floor cleaner when it's time to mop, try this hack. Combining blue Fabuloso with powdered Tide detergent is supposed to work like a charm — and smell good too. According to this video, this mixture can be used on both laminate and hardwood flooring to keep them clean.
Cleaning the Kitchen Sink
So much grime can build up in a kitchen sink if we're not careful. That makes this cleaning tip on how to get it sparkling again is so useful — especially because it just uses normal household products and cleaning supplies to make it all happen. And the task is done so quickly!
Getting a Stain Out of a Cutting Board
Here's another stain hack we never would have thought of! Harness the powers that Magic Eraser would normally give you by sprinkling baking soda, salt, and lime juice on a stained plastic cutting board. All you have to do is use the cut lime to scrub it, rinse it with water, and boom: Clean cutting board!
A Magical Sweeping Gadget
Cleaning gadgets aren't just fun — sometimes they can save us a lot of time and frustration. This video shows off a motion sensor dustpan that collects what we're sweeping up — no traditional dustpan necessary. Because sweeping is such an annoying chore, having this is a must.
How To Clean a Burnt Pan
Stainless steel cookware is awesome to use but almost impossible to clean — until now. This cleaning hack shows how simple it is to clean the bottom of a burnt pan and get it sparkling all over again. As long as you've got steel wool to do the job, this is a lot easier than it looks.
Get That Dishwasher Truly Clean
By a show of hands, did anyone else not know that there is a filter in your dishwasher? Yep, there sure is, and it needs to be cleaned from time to time. This video shows how to find the filter and how to remove it and to rinse it off to help the appliance get dishes that much cleaner.
The Best Target Finds
Things We Should Be Cleaning
There are plenty of things around the house we never think to clean, but this video is here to help point out what those areas might be. For instance, there's a filter inside the faucet that definitely needs to be cleaned. Who actually knew that such filters existed?! First the dishwasher and its need for a clean filter, and now this.
Cleaning AirPods
Because it's something that goes in your ears, it's absolutely necessary to get AirPods clean on a regular basis, and this video walks you through the process. There are a few supplies you might have to pick up that you don't already have on hand (such as Fun-Tak) but you'll be hearing music clearly — and cleanly — again in no time.
