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Dishwashers were designed to cleanse routine items such as dinnerware, knives, and forks, but surprisingly, certain unconventional things can be washed in them too. Objects like wooden spoons, cutting boards and insulated mugs or water bottles ought to be kept out due to possible damage, but a TikTok user has displayed some curious items that can be sanitised.
The cleaning and household expert, posting under the username @anna_louisa_at_home, uploaded a brief clip showcasing seven things suitable for the machine. These included cleaning cloths, plastic children’s toys, silicone phone protectors, flower holders, and even range hood filters.
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Yet, the seventh item Anna placed in the dishwasher was a hairbrush, which left other TikTok viewers perplexed.
One individual commented: “Such a clever idea. I’m eager for my spouse to uncover oddities in the dishwasher.” Anna responded: “hahaha that will be the funniest reaction.”
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Another person chimed in: “Omg hair brush?!!!! This is delightful news!!!”
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A different observer called Anna a “whiz,” while another said the video “astonished her”.
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One commentator was uneasy about Anna’s video and questioned “what about the hair?”, but Anna clarified that she had removed all hair beforehand.
Another person shared their dishwasher practice: “You can wash grubby crocs [in there], and they emerge like new.”