Fabuloso toilet cleaning hack warning as experts blast TikTok trend as 'dangerous'

How many cleaning hacks have promised to revolutionise your home, only to leave you disappointed?

If you’ve tried a few, here’s one you might want to avoid without trying. The latest viral trend involves using the product Fabuloso in your toilet tank. The idea behind it seems simple: pour the cleaner into the tank or place a bottle inside, and when you flush, the toilet bowl will be filled with a fresh scent. It sounds like an easy, inexpensive fix to keep your bathroom smelling nice.

However, cleaning experts are raising serious concerns about this trend. Far from saving you time and effort, this hack could damage your toilet, harm your health, and contribute to unnecessary waste. Professionals, including plumbers, are warning that trying this viral trend could cost you more in the long run than you initially thought.

Mary Gagliardi, a cleaning expert at , explains that TikTok hacks like this one can be misleading and “dangerous”. The expert says before rushing to take part in the hack it’s important to think about a few things, the expert told

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You should think twice before trying

One of the main issues with this hack is the potential damage to your toilet’s internal parts. Fabuloso contains chemicals that can degrade the rubber and plastic components in the toilet tank, like seals, flappers, and gaskets. Over time, these materials break down, which can lead to leaks and costly repairs.

Additionally, the hack reduces the amount of water available for flushing, which weakens your toilet’s performance. A weaker flush can lead to frequent clogs, ultimately requiring professional plumbing help.

The hack is also wasteful and expensive. A 56oz bottle of Fabuloso costs around £4.50, and many users report that the scent fades after just a few flushes. The cleaning product - unless you are using a antibacterial version - is simply acting as a surface cleaner and leaving germs behind.

How to keep your toilet fresh and clean

Gagliardi recommends using products specifically designed for toilets, following the instructions carefully. For the tank it’s worth keeping to the methods that have been around for a while including distilled vinegar or a combination of vinegar, baking soda, and dish soap in the tank.

While TikTok cleaning hacks can be fun to watch, they may not always be the safest and the methods that are tried and trued are probably the ones you should try first to save yourself time and money.