PEOPLE have been left gobsmacked by a woman’s cleaning hack for getting dirty old trainers sparkling white again.
Viewers were left so disgusted by the online post they’ve even dubbed it a “prime example” of why they won’t eat in other people’s homes.
TikTokker @thedailynelly regularly updates her 4.4 million followers with travel, DIY and life hacks.
She recently posted her mother’s trick for getting stinky, grotty old trainers looking brand new again.
She captioned her post “the secret to clean shoes is in your kitchen,” and it’s now had over 856,000 views.
In the video, her mother can be seen loading the family dishwasher with filthy, grass-stained trainers.
The mother said: “They’re going to clean up so beautifully. You’ll be so impressed.”
Wildly, the mother and daughter duo also decided to get a few dishes done at the same time – stacking their rotten shoes around their plates, bowls and cutlery.
The proud mum defended her unusual actions by saying: “You’re cleaning it with soap, so it’s already clean.”
The pair admired their handiwork and bragged to viewers that they would be able to fit “seven or eight” pairs in at once.
And unlike sticking the footwear in a washing machine, they said the shoes would be kept safe from getting “clunked all around.”
Adding soap and closing the dishwasher up, they set it to a tough cycle and left the machine to work its magic.
When they returned, they triumphantly showed off their refreshed shoes – which were seen looking as good as new after their rinse cycle.
Holding up their washed dinnerware, they pointed the spotlessly clean results of their cutlery too.
Horrified users react
But it seemed viewers didn’t share their enthusiasm about the hack, as they flooded the comment section with disdain.
“With the dishes is diabolical,” said one user.
“I feel like this should’ve been your family secret,” said another.
“Why not throw the toilet brush in there too?” asked someone else.
“The bravery of posting this online with your face attached to it,” said one person.
“Prime example of why I don’t eat at anyone else’s home…” another user wrote.
Top Tips for Cleaning White Trainers
- A small amount of baking soda mixed with the laundry detergent can help brighten your trainers
- If your kickers have stubborn stains or are particularly dirty, you might need to repeat the cleaning process
- To maintain their shape while drying, stuff the trainers with newspaper or kitchen roll
