Genius or bizarre? This is the unusual hack that mums are using to clean their bathroom sinks
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If you’ve ever tried to tackle frustrating rust or a stubborn stain in the bathroom, then you know the feeling of wanting to throw in the cleaning towel all too well.
Luckily, some proactive cleaning mums shared an incredibly unlikely solution that gets rid of tough stains without loads of scrubbing or the use of harsh chemicals.
Aussie mums have been going wild over an ‘unusual cleaning hack’ that involves the use of a pantry staple.
The secret ingredient? Tomato sauce.
While this isn’t exactly a new hack (we’ve written about this a while back. You can find that article here), many are still raving about this ‘amazing’ cleaning product!
Sharing on a popular Facebook group, Aussies have uploaded their before and after photos on social media, showing just how well the condiment can remove rust, calcium build-up, and black scum!
‘Whoever came up with the tomato sauce tap hack, you’re a genius!’ Commented one.
Someone else shared that they have ‘tried everything and nothing worked’. ‘No scrubbing, no effort. I’m blown away,’ they added.
Others were keen to try the hack for themselves, but most were unsure of how to give it a go.
One mum explained the technique to others: ‘I just put it all around the base, left it overnight, and rinsed it off and cleaned as normal. It was perfect.’
‘Who thinks of these cleaning ideas? Tomato sauce, I’ll be damned!’ Shared one.
Another wrote: ‘I’ll try this too! Thank you! Been looking for a way to clean around the back of the tap for so long!’
But what makes tomato sauce a ‘good’ cleaning ingredient? The simple answer is that tomato sauce contains acetic acid that attacks copper oxide otherwise known as the rust found in metal surfaces. Vinegar works the same way as well.
However, both aren’t disinfectants so they can’t remove germs from surfaces. Not to mention, tomato sauce has sugar so it might attract insects or other pests. If you’re trying out this method, make sure to clean the area with a cleaning solution afterwards.
If pouring condiments all over your bathroom sinks isn’t appealing, you can always try natural home solutions! Bicarbonate of soda, for instance, is a natural abrasive that can dissolve grease and grime without damaging surfaces. It can also be used to deodorise sinks and bathtubs, as baking powder and baking soda can also be effective at absorbing bad odours.
For a good cleaning solution, you can mix together ¼ cup of white vinegar, ¼ bi-carb of soda, a squeeze of any brand of liquid soap, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Give it a good shake before spritzing it on tough stains, and then wiping or drying the area thoroughly.
If you try it and get great results, be sure to let us know in the comments! We'd love to hear your stories.
Luckily, some proactive cleaning mums shared an incredibly unlikely solution that gets rid of tough stains without loads of scrubbing or the use of harsh chemicals.
Aussie mums have been going wild over an ‘unusual cleaning hack’ that involves the use of a pantry staple.
The secret ingredient? Tomato sauce.
While this isn’t exactly a new hack (we’ve written about this a while back. You can find that article here), many are still raving about this ‘amazing’ cleaning product!
Sharing on a popular Facebook group, Aussies have uploaded their before and after photos on social media, showing just how well the condiment can remove rust, calcium build-up, and black scum!
Tomato sauce can remove tough stains apparently. Credit: Dominika Roseclay/Pexels
‘Whoever came up with the tomato sauce tap hack, you’re a genius!’ Commented one.
Someone else shared that they have ‘tried everything and nothing worked’. ‘No scrubbing, no effort. I’m blown away,’ they added.
Others were keen to try the hack for themselves, but most were unsure of how to give it a go.
One mum explained the technique to others: ‘I just put it all around the base, left it overnight, and rinsed it off and cleaned as normal. It was perfect.’
The before and after photos of using tomato sauce as a cleaning ingredient. Credit: Facebook
‘Who thinks of these cleaning ideas? Tomato sauce, I’ll be damned!’ Shared one.
Another wrote: ‘I’ll try this too! Thank you! Been looking for a way to clean around the back of the tap for so long!’
But what makes tomato sauce a ‘good’ cleaning ingredient? The simple answer is that tomato sauce contains acetic acid that attacks copper oxide otherwise known as the rust found in metal surfaces. Vinegar works the same way as well.
However, both aren’t disinfectants so they can’t remove germs from surfaces. Not to mention, tomato sauce has sugar so it might attract insects or other pests. If you’re trying out this method, make sure to clean the area with a cleaning solution afterwards.
If pouring condiments all over your bathroom sinks isn’t appealing, you can always try natural home solutions! Bicarbonate of soda, for instance, is a natural abrasive that can dissolve grease and grime without damaging surfaces. It can also be used to deodorise sinks and bathtubs, as baking powder and baking soda can also be effective at absorbing bad odours.
For a good cleaning solution, you can mix together ¼ cup of white vinegar, ¼ bi-carb of soda, a squeeze of any brand of liquid soap, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Give it a good shake before spritzing it on tough stains, and then wiping or drying the area thoroughly.
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