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- General
- Buzz Feed
If Your Messy Home Makes You Uncomfortable, These 32 Products Are Screaming Your Name
A bleach-free, no-scrub weekly shower spray so soap scum and shower grime buildup goes bye bye without you ever having to wipe. Rinse it clean the next day, and you'll be amazed to see those hard water stains on your shower door are *poof* gone. A two-tier sliding shelf if there are cabinets in your home that everyone knows to absolutely never open for fear of triggering an avalanche of junk. These durable baskets are up to the task of corralling all the random bits and bobs you own, so every bit of storage space is usable. Some Command cord bundlers if your house is full of gadgets and gizmos aplenty and their cords are ugly and sprawled over every surface of your home. Tie them up neatly and stick 'em to your devices so you never have to go rooting around for a rubber band. And speaking of cables, an electrical outlet cover with a power strip to hide cluttered cords stat. It's also pretty great if you want to push your furniture right up against the wall but can't because your phone charger adapter is in the way. A jewelry cabinet cleverly disguised as a mirror cleverly disguised as a mirror for anyone who's basically given up on wearing jewelry because detangling the pile of necklaces in your jewelry box is not something you have the time or desire to handle. A beeswax wood polisher so you can revive your embarrassingly worn, dinged, and dented cabinets and table quick as a flash. Plus, this method is a heck of a lot cheaper than actually replacing the wood or furniture piece, and using this polish on a regular basis can actually help keep the wood hydrated so it lasts longer. A pack of stain-removing pads because owning a pet is messy but these pads are up to the task. Pee? Check! Poop? Check! Vomit? Check! (You can even use them to clean up your wine spills.) Just lay them over the spot, give 'em a stomp to activate their cleaning powders, and watch the stain disappear — no bulky carpet steamer necessary! An EasyWring microfiber spin mop if you're envious of the sparkly clean floors you see on #CleanTok. Its specially designed microfiber mop head (which is machine washable, btw!) is so effective at grabbing dirt and grime that you can skip the harsh chemicals and clean with just water! And ofc it has a built-in wringer and splash guard (no one wants dirty water splattered on their face!). A plant-based stainless steel cleaner and polish that'll help you conquer the very time-consuming task of wiping down all the appliances in your kitchen. Reviewers say it helps keep your surfaces smudge-free for longer, meaning less cleaning for you! A pack of shelf dividers to organize your clothes into neat and distinct piles. These dividers provide stability for soft clothes that tend to fall over into one big pile of mess. A pumice cleaning stone for powering through tough rust, lime, and calcium streaks that have retired many a toilet scrubbing brush. Give your tired arms a break and let this little guy rub away discoloration with ease. This nontoxic cleaner is tough on dirt but gentle on porcelain, so you can sit atop the glistening throne you deserve. A Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning stamp so you can polish your toilet without ever having to pick up a dirty toilet brush. *shudders* The stamp releases the cleaning gel, which foams and cleans your toilet. A Baseboard Buddy because it makes cleaning easy when the dust and cobwebs are up high or down low thanks to its 4-foot extendable pole. Don't be too slow to add this to your cart! Your dirty baseboards, ceiling fans, grates, and molding are quaking. A pet hair remover if you're tired of getting fur all over your clothes. Roll it over your couch, bed, favorite blanket, you name it, and watch it lift the fur away. See, we can own nice things!! A large capacity rotating makeup organizer for neatly storing your makeup and skincare so you can reclaim the already limited counter space in your bathroom. A pack of dishwasher cleaning tablets to clean your machine as it runs. No need to sigh in frustration every time you open your dirty dishwasher to remove your "clean" dishes. A 15-piece set of airtight food containers for helping you achieve a pantry that looks a professional organized it. Sure, pasta is great and all but aren't you tired of buying boxes of spaghetti only to realize you had an unopened box shoved in the back of your cupboard? This will help you figure out what you do and don't have at a glance. A heavy-duty oven scrub so it's like the years of baked-on dinner explosions and drippings that coat the inside of your oven — poof! — never happened. It'll clean stains right before your eyes; no need to let it sit overnight! A Bissell Little Green machine because your living room looks like you're running a doggy daycare out of it. This portable upholstery and carpet cleaner cleans deeply, penetrating household fabrics and even car interiors to erase any sign of your pet's accidents. A blind cleaner brush if you don't have the time or energy to clean each blind individually. Work smarter not harder! A grout paint pen that'll cover up years of residue from dirty feet, uncleaned spills, and mysterious stains that bother you every time you look down at your floors. It works like a regular marker, so even people who failed art can use it. A fabric defuzzer to remove lint, pilling, loose strands, and fuzz that's magically accumulated on your couch. It has a handy lint catcher as well as three settings so you can choose how close of a shave you want. A Bissell carpet and floor sweeper for quick and quiet cleaning sessions. It cleans without electricity (just run it over pet hair, crumbs, dirt, etc.) so it's not loud or heavy due to cords and large vacuum bags. A TikTok-famous pink cleaning paste so you can restore your walls and dressers when your little ones go Baby Picasso on your furniture with a permanent marker. A silverware sorter because you cringe every time you open the drawer and see your forks, knives, and spoons spilling out of their tray. A copper and brass polish if your sinks, pots, pans, mugs, jewelry, doorknobs, and more aren't shining as much as they once did. Some washing machine cleaning tablets that'll clean and freshen the inside while dissolving residue because you keep your washing machine open when it's not in use yet it still smells moldy. What gives? And a cleaning gel to get rid of mold and buildup on your washing machine gasket (bet ya didn't even know you should be cleaning here). Let it sit for a few hours or overnight and then easily wipe it clean with a rag. A tea bag organizer for helping you finally — finally! — organize your tea bag collection. This won't just help you hide the clutter of half-full boxes, but it'll help you actually get rid of the clutter! A drill brush kit so your arm isn't out of commission for a whole day after aggressively scrubbing stains for 10 minutes. Just attach the scrubbing brush head, flip the switch on your drill, and watch the dirt go straight down the drain. A set of stainless-steel S-shaped hangers because you can basically only fit like three pairs of pants in your drawer before there's no room left. These will maximize hanging space so you can store all your pants neatly in the closet and use the valuable drawer space for other clothes. A flexible silicone kitchen sink organizer that'll neatly hold your sponge, dish soap, hand soap, and more. (I can't be the only one who gets annoyed when my roommate leaves a wet sponge just sitting on the counter!) And it wipes clean since it's made of silicone so you don't have to worry about yucky mold and mildew. You looking around your newly cleaned and organized abode: The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Calling Out Popular Internet Trends That Need To Stop ASAP, And Yikes
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the popular internet trends that need to stop because they're actually toxic — and of course, they didn't hold back. Here are the eye-opening results: 1."Any health trend started on or perpetuated by TikTok, Instagram, and the like. And a 'nutritionist' is not the same as a dietician. Dieticians are medically trained and regulated." —funnylittlemanat 2."Anything on CleanTok. People who were never taught to clean are being taken advantage of by people who were also never taught to clean and just mix everything because 'ooh, pretty colors' gets all the views. Someone is going to f---ing mustard gas themselves, either making one of these videos or following the video. Stop. Mixing. Chemicals." —lobster_lemon_lime 3."Cleaning 'experts' sprinkling baking soda on everything and vacuuming it up! Stop that! You're destroying the motor in your vacuum! Baking soda has superfine particles that even the best filters can't handle and cause serious wear and tear on the vacuum motor. Not to mention, you'll NEVER get it all up, only adding to the dust and debris in your air. Want to clean fabric, upholstery, and mattress? Use an appropriate liquid spray designed for that purpose and stop punishing your vacuum!" —Anonymous, 44, Colorado 4."Filming yourself working out at the gym. People in the background don't want to be recorded. They didn't give consent, and it's violating their privacy. If you are going to film yourself, do it at home or in a private gym area with NO ONE in the background. I would be so embarrassed if I saw someone filming themselves, and I'm in the background." —Anonymous, 32, California 5."Skincare and tanning. Forcing young girls to be overly self-conscious about their very normal functions, such as pimples and aging, just makes me sick. And tanning just leads to sunburn 9 times out of 10." —Anonymous, Massachusetts 6."Prank channels! Not even touching on the family ones that can cause trauma to the children's social lives and mental health, but some people don't realize they are staged, thinking they can replicate them. Whether it's public pranks on strangers or at home, the person being pranked can respond unpredictably, harming themselves or others. Just not worth it." —Anonymous, 31, Texas Related: 13 Tweets From Women This Week That Made Me Laugh So Hard I Might Need Medical Attention 7."These huge hauls! I would see boxes on boxes, and they aren't from PRs! I remember watching one influencer buy 30 bikinis for a 'summer haul,' and not only that, I would see huge bags of stuff, and the caption might say 'mini haul.' This pressures people to spend a whole lot of money to live off this 'lifestyle.'" —2stepsahead 8."Definitely the shopping hauls AND everything being an ad — whether or not it's even announced. I often watch what my 9-year-old daughter wants to on YouTube, and we have in-depth discussions about how this video or that one is an ad. We also talk about consumerism and how, unfortunately, for her YouTube-loving self, she has a momma who isn't into all that!" —Anonymous, 42, Montana 9."Rage-bait videos for clicks — especially ones that involve 'cooking.' I hate when people make videos with the intent of pissing people off just to increase engagement on their posts. It's extra infuriating when they waste a ton of food in the interest of getting people to comment on their 'techniques.' Such a waste." —Anonymous, 40, Pennsylvania Related: "Something's Killed Me. Please, Someone Tell My Parents": 19 Terrifying Stories From People Who Lived In Haunted Houses That Are Gonna Give Me Serious Nightmares 10."Filming strangers without their consent. I see TikTok videos of people filming strangers and romanticising it. People are just going about their day, waiting at the bus stop, sitting in the park, having coffee with a friend, or even CHILDREN — but some weirdo is filming them from a distance. I would hate if I opened TikTok and saw a video of me just walking down the street. I'd be like???? It's not aesthetic and cute; it's creepy and giving stalker." —Anonymous, 26, Australia "Don't film or photograph people in public just trying to live their life. Last year at the train station, I committed the unspeakable crime of eating Doritos on the platform while I waited, and I realized a pack of 11-year-old girls were filming me and laughing. Like, WTF? OK, so I may not be particularly cute or stylish, maybe I'm a bit chunky and didn't necessarily need the Doritos, but I'm just sitting over here minding my business. Now, I am super self-conscious when I go out without my husband: Are my roots too gray? Does this top fit weird? I should wait until I get home to have a snack. And even if it's not happening to me, I hate seeing it happen to others. Like that jerk who posted a woman in the locker room because the locker room to change her clothes? Or someone posting another person's pic when they are doing their Tesco shopping because they are wearing something unusual. The whole trend drives me mad." —Anonymous, 43, England 11."Stupid TikTok 'challenges' that disrupt schools. Half of them are flat-out encouraging crime. Destroy the bathroom? That's destruction of property. Punch a teacher? Assault. Chromebook? Destruction of property, possibly arson, and willful endangerment. I'm trying to teach, not be the potty police, a punching bag, or a firefighter." —Anonymous, 30s, Ohio 12."Family vlogging channels. You're putting kids under the pressure of the internet when they're too young to choose otherwise. It turns the parent-child dynamic into a transactional one, where the inner lives of these children are exposed for clout, and parents are rewarded for using their kids. I can't imagine how those kids would feel once grown, but it can't be good." —Anonymous, 21, Washington 13."Filming yourself ALL THE TIME! I'm tired of all the 'vlogs' on social media. I don't need to watch someone's day in a life or 'get ready with me.' What is the purpose of filming yourself all day and posting everything on social media? No one is that interested. Bye!" —Anonymous 14."Developing disturbingly strong parasocial relationships that are filling the space in your heart where actual, personal relationships used to go. We're connecting to the wrong people." —putzik47 15."Filming yourself crying. Why do you want to have evidence of yourself ugly-crying? Then posting the videos feels like fishing for attention, and it's obnoxious." —Anonymous, 27, Idaho 16."AI meme videos. They keep causing more brain rot and even shorter attention spans. Technology has fried our brains, and we all need a cleanse from this type of content online. It's caused us to be less social as a whole. Sure, there's convenience, but what else is this doing to benefit humanity? I don't think a low-quality image of a shark with Nike shoes saying random Italian words is doing much for society now, is it?" —Anonymous, 17, Florida And finally... 17."Couple vlogging. Especially if you're relying on profiting off it; if things go south, you either stay with a toxic partner or risk losing your income. Also, the oversharing is uncomfortable to me, and the whole thing feels performative and strange. But ultimately, to each their own." —Anonymous Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity. Yikes. Well, do you agree with these? What are some other viral internet trends that are actually toxic? Tell us in the comments, or use this anonymous form below. 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Buzz Feed
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Toxic Internet Trends That Need To Stop ASAP
We recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us the popular internet trends that need to stop because they're actually toxic — and of course, they didn't hold back. Here are the eye-opening results: "Any health trend started on or perpetuated by TikTok, Instagram, and the like. And a 'nutritionist' is not the same as a dietician. Dieticians are medically trained and regulated." "Anything on CleanTok. People who were never taught to clean are being taken advantage of by people who were also never taught to clean and just mix everything because 'ooh, pretty colors' gets all the views. Someone is going to f---ing mustard gas themselves, either making one of these videos or following the video. Stop. Mixing. Chemicals." "Cleaning 'experts' sprinkling baking soda on everything and vacuuming it up! Stop that! You're destroying the motor in your vacuum! Baking soda has superfine particles that even the best filters can't handle and cause serious wear and tear on the vacuum motor. Not to mention, you'll NEVER get it all up, only adding to the dust and debris in your air. Want to clean fabric, upholstery, and mattress? Use an appropriate liquid spray designed for that purpose and stop punishing your vacuum!" "Filming yourself working out at the gym. People in the background don't want to be recorded. They didn't give consent, and it's violating their privacy. If you are going to film yourself, do it at home or in a private gym area with NO ONE in the background. I would be so embarrassed if I saw someone filming themselves, and I'm in the background." "Skincare and tanning. Forcing young girls to be overly self-conscious about their very normal functions, such as pimples and aging, just makes me sick. And tanning just leads to sunburn 9 times out of 10." "Prank channels! Not even touching on the family ones that can cause trauma to the children's social lives and mental health, but some people don't realize they are staged, thinking they can replicate them. Whether it's public pranks on strangers or at home, the person being pranked can respond unpredictably, harming themselves or others. Just not worth it." "These huge hauls! I would see boxes on boxes, and they aren't from PRs! I remember watching one influencer buy 30 bikinis for a 'summer haul,' and not only that, I would see huge bags of stuff, and the caption might say 'mini haul.' This pressures people to spend a whole lot of money to live off this 'lifestyle.'" "Definitely the shopping hauls AND everything being an ad — whether or not it's even announced. I often watch what my 9-year-old daughter wants to on YouTube, and we have in-depth discussions about how this video or that one is an ad. We also talk about consumerism and how, unfortunately, for her YouTube-loving self, she has a momma who isn't into all that!" "Rage-bait videos for clicks — especially ones that involve 'cooking.' I hate when people make videos with the intent of pissing people off just to increase engagement on their posts. It's extra infuriating when they waste a ton of food in the interest of getting people to comment on their 'techniques.' Such a waste." "Filming strangers without their consent. I see TikTok videos of people filming strangers and romanticising it. People are just going about their day, waiting at the bus stop, sitting in the park, having coffee with a friend, or even CHILDREN — but some weirdo is filming them from a distance. I would hate if I opened TikTok and saw a video of me just walking down the street. I'd be like???? It's not aesthetic and cute; it's creepy and giving stalker." "Stupid TikTok 'challenges' that disrupt schools. Half of them are flat-out encouraging crime. Destroy the bathroom? That's destruction of property. Punch a teacher? Assault. Chromebook? Destruction of property, possibly arson, and willful endangerment. I'm trying to teach, not be the potty police, a punching bag, or a firefighter." "Family vlogging channels. You're putting kids under the pressure of the internet when they're too young to choose otherwise. It turns the parent-child dynamic into a transactional one, where the inner lives of these children are exposed for clout, and parents are rewarded for using their kids. I can't imagine how those kids would feel once grown, but it can't be good." "Filming yourself ALL THE TIME! I'm tired of all the 'vlogs' on social media. I don't need to watch someone's day in a life or 'get ready with me.' What is the purpose of filming yourself all day and posting everything on social media? No one is that interested. Bye!" "Developing disturbingly strong parasocial relationships that are filling the space in your heart where actual, personal relationships used to go. We're connecting to the wrong people." "Filming yourself crying. Why do you want to have evidence of yourself ugly-crying? Then posting the videos feels like fishing for attention, and it's obnoxious." "AI meme videos. They keep causing more brain rot and even shorter attention spans. Technology has fried our brains, and we all need a cleanse from this type of content online. It's caused us to be less social as a whole. Sure, there's convenience, but what else is this doing to benefit humanity? I don't think a low-quality image of a shark with Nike shoes saying random Italian words is doing much for society now, is it?" And finally... "Couple vlogging. Especially if you're relying on profiting off it; if things go south, you either stay with a toxic partner or risk losing your income. Also, the oversharing is uncomfortable to me, and the whole thing feels performative and strange. But ultimately, to each their own." Yikes. Well, do you agree with these? What are some other viral internet trends that are actually toxic? Tell us in the comments, or use this anonymous form below.
Tom's Guide
02-06-2025
- General
- Tom's Guide
Why are people freezing laundry detergent? Experts say this viral hack is a bad idea
When it comes to laundry days, we all want to make light work of chores, which is why many households are switching to single-use laundry pods. Not only does this cut out the guess work of measuring traditional laundry detergent into your washing machine, but this is more convenient, less messy and easier to store. So it comes as no surprise that the 'CleanTok' community are coming up with their own easy ways to create their own DIY pods. Social media has become a popular platform for viral cleaning hacks, and people sharing their 'genius' tips to make household chores quick and easy. However, experts are warning against this bizarre, laundry detergent trend that may cause more harm than good. TikTok users are now pouring liquid detergent into silicone trays, and freezing it for a few hours to make their homemade pods. In fact, some users have even added scent booster beads to their solution. So why are they doing this? This laundry hack is to prevent people from using way too much liquid detergent for each load, making it more efficient and convenient. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Secondly, standard laundry pods contain a plastic coating that doesn't always properly dissolve in the wash — making frozen pods more eco-friendly. I love it!.🥰Got my clothes smelling good ash!…☺️ But, while this may seem like a logical explanation and will save time, freezing laundry detergent is actually a bad idea. According to experts, certain liquid detergents can freeze more easily than others (leaving a slippery mess), and shouldn't be exposed to extreme temperatures. Because chemical-based, liquid detergents were not designed to be frozen, the ingredients will separate once they thaw in the wash — affecting your overall clean. 'Tide Liquid is specifically formulated to be highly concentrated, so it does not freeze completely due to its low water content,' says Kim Romine, Tide's fabric care scientist to BHG. 'Only detergents with high water content are likely to freeze.' What's more, since chemical-based, liquid detergents were not designed to be frozen, the ingredients will separate once they thaw in the wash — affecting your overall clean. 'Cooling down the temperature will result in some of the components losing their solubility,' added Bryan Quoc Le, PhD, food scientist and founder of Mendocino Food Consulting. 'This is generally not a big deal if the detergent is chemical-based, but if the detergent is bio-based and contains enzymes, this can damage the enzymes and reduce their efficacy.' Expert advice is to always stick to the proper method by pouring the liquid detergent into the dispenser or directly into the machine drum. This will ensure that you always get the best cleaning results from your detergent. After all, the last thing you want is to re-wash your laundry — costing you housework time and money. Also, be sure to avoid these big laundry mistakes you're probably making.
Scotsman
24-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Scotland wastes 24 million hours spring cleaning but TikTok star reveals top tips on making it less of a burden
With spring in full swing, it's our annual chance to refresh, declutter and reset our homes. Many of us are starting to pay attention to the annual deep clean, but new research suggests we might be spending far more time on it than we need to. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A new survey among 2,000 Brits, from online electrical retailers has found Scotland respondents spend an average of 4 and a half on a full spring clean, amounting to a whopping 14 million hours collectively across Scotland #CleanTok has taken over the internet, inspiring millions to clean their home with its oddly satisfying cleaning videos. 1 in 11 Scottish respondents say that social media motivates them to tackle their clutter. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad UK TikTok star Bea Elton (aka @cleanwithbea) has over 2 million followers by transforming hoarders' homes. She has shared her tips to make spring cleaning more productive and manageable: UK TikTok star Bea Elton (aka @cleanwithbea) Use your laundry timer as your spring clean timer: Start a laundry load and use the time left as your timer to clean your home. This approach makes cleaning feel more like a productive task instead of a never-ending to-do list. Plus, when you return to your laundry, it's ready to be put in the dryer or hung on the washing line, and you've cleaned a significant portion of your home in the meantime. Start a laundry load and use the time left as your timer to clean your home. This approach makes cleaning feel more like a productive task instead of a never-ending to-do list. Plus, when you return to your laundry, it's ready to be put in the dryer or hung on the washing line, and you've cleaned a significant portion of your home in the meantime. Tidy by task, not by room : Cleaning room by room can often mean hopping from one task to another, which can feel less efficient. A recommended strategy is to start with higher surfaces and work your way down, leaving floor cleaning until the end. For instance, if you clean floors first and then wipe down countertops, any dust or crumbs that fall could ruin the effort you just put in. Adopting this method not only saves time but also improves overall efficiency, making the cleaning process feel more manageable. : Cleaning room by room can often mean hopping from one task to another, which can feel less efficient. A recommended strategy is to start with higher surfaces and work your way down, leaving floor cleaning until the end. For instance, if you clean floors first and then wipe down countertops, any dust or crumbs that fall could ruin the effort you just put in. Adopting this method not only saves time but also improves overall efficiency, making the cleaning process feel more manageable. Let cleaning products 'marinate': Many cleaning products need time to break down grime, grease, and other stubborn stains. Spray surfaces including your hob, oven and countertops and let them soak any stains while you tackle something else. This gives the cleaner time to break down dirt and grime, so when you return to wipe it off, it requires minimal effort. A few extra minutes of soaking can save you time later and make cleaning less strenuous. Many cleaning products need time to break down grime, grease, and other stubborn stains. Spray surfaces including your hob, oven and countertops and let them soak any stains while you tackle something else. This gives the cleaner time to break down dirt and grime, so when you return to wipe it off, it requires minimal effort. A few extra minutes of soaking can save you time later and make cleaning less strenuous. Don't skip attachments: Many people overlook the power of vacuum attachments. Attach the soft brush tool to your vacuum cleaner, and use it to dust skirting boards, radiators, blinds, and light fixtures. The soft brush attachment is designed to lift dust without damaging delicate surfaces. The dust and dirt will be lifted from the wood and sucked straight into the vacuum cleaner, meaning it is one of the most efficient ways to dust. Plus, it also means that you don't have to get down on your hands and knees so it makes it a much easier job. The research also found what motivates us to do a thorough clean of our homes. The reasons for this seasonal cleaning ritual include: Scotland's Top Motivators for Spring Cleaning:
