Chaos Cleaning: A TikTok Trend Put to the Test – Does It Really Work?

by Keira August 31, 2021

written by Keira August 31, 2021

Chaos Cleaning: A TikTok Trend Put to the Test

What is Chaos Cleaning?

Chaos cleaning is a popular TikTok trend that involves mixing together multiple cleaning ingredients to create a powerful cleaning solution for a specific area. It’s touted as a quick and easy way to get a deep clean.

Materials for Chaos Cleaning

The TikTok video featured in this article used the following cleaning products:

Baking soda
Dawn Powerwash
The Pink Stuff Miracle Cream Cleaner
Mineral oil

It’s important to note that not all cleaning products can be mixed together safely. Avoid mixing products that contain bleach, as this can be dangerous.

Step-by-Step Chaos Cleaning Method

Before You Start:

Clear and rinse the sink before applying any cleaning products.
Gather all necessary materials.

Step 1: Rinse the Sink

Rinse the sink thoroughly with water to remove any food scraps or debris.

Step 2: Add Baking Soda and Dawn

Pour baking soda all over the sink, including the drain.
Spray Dawn Powerwash over the sink and scrub using a sponge or cloth.
If the soap doesn’t lather up as much as expected, consider adding more water.

Step 3: Rinse Away Baking Soda and Dawn

Rinse the sink thoroughly with water to remove the baking soda and Dawn mixture.

Step 4: Apply The Pink Stuff

Spray The Pink Stuff Miracle Cream Cleaner onto the sink and scrub.
This step is particularly effective for removing limescale and stains.

Step 5: Apply Mineral Oil (Optional)

Apply mineral oil to the sink and polish with a clean cloth.
This step aims to give the sink a shiny finish.

My Experience with Chaos Cleaning

I followed the steps outlined in the TikTok video to test out chaos cleaning on my kitchen sink. Here’s how it went:

Rinsing the sink before starting was a smart move, as there were still food scraps present.
The baking soda and Dawn mixture didn’t seem to clean as effectively as I had hoped.
The Pink Stuff, however, worked wonders on the limescale and stains.
The mineral oil step left my sink streaky and uneven in appearance.

My Verdict on Chaos Cleaning

Overall, I found chaos cleaning to be a bit underwhelming. The process was more time-consuming than simply using a single cleaning product, and the results were not significantly better.

While I appreciate the Pink Stuff’s effectiveness on limescale, I prefer to stick to a more streamlined cleaning routine. For daily cleaning, a multipurpose kitchen spray suffices. For deeper cleaning, I opt for a dedicated sink cleaner or descaling solution.

In my opinion, chaos cleaning is not a necessary or effective cleaning method. There are simpler and more efficient ways to achieve a clean kitchen sink.

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