The move made by one of the high-follower accounts on TikTok broke the ground. The fact that influencers started to wash the dirty toilet seat by putting it in the dishwasher and recommending it ignited a new discussion. This method has raised concerns about hygiene in humans.
Influencers from Minnesota, Janelle Flom and Kate Heintzelman, posted the idea of washing the toilet seat in the dishwasher on their TikTok accounts with the title ‘PRACTICAL INFORMATION’. The unusual cleaning method has received a lot of attention on the social media platform. The video has been viewed more than five million times.
“Absolutely Disgusting”
One user wrote, “This is not practical information. This is absolutely disgusting”, while another wrote, “What’s going on here?!? Another reason why you don’t eat at everyone’s house.” There is also speculation as to whether the video was just a joke.
WHAT CAN BE WASHED IN THE DISHWASHER?
In a study conducted in 2019, it was determined what can be washed in the dishwasher. Although the experts underline that the toilet seat should not be washed in the dishwasher, it turned out that the toilet lid was cleaned perfectly. Additionally, it turns out that toilet seats normally have relatively small amounts of bacteria on them compared to other household items.