Why social media shortcuts don’t belong in your cleaning routine.
We love a clever shortcut as much as the next person but some of the cleaning “hacks” that go viral online?
They’re more dangerous than dirty floors.
Not long ago, TikTok users went wild over a video showing someone pouring cola and baking soda into a toilet. It frothed. It fizzed. The comments were full of “wow that’s genius!” and “I’m trying this tonight!”
But here’s the deal: it didn’t clean anything. At least not properly. And that’s a problem.
What Actually Happened in That Toilet Bowl?
Let’s break it down:
- Cola contains sugar lots of it. That sugary residue becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Baking soda is mildly abrasive, but doesn’t sanitise or kill pathogens.
- There was no dwell time, no scrubbing, and no rinse.
- It looked like something was happening because it fizzed but the result?
A lightly stained bowl with a hidden hygiene risk.
What’s worse? People start believing these hacks are enough.
The Real-World Risk of Fake Cleaning
If you're managing a facility whether it’s a care home, a café, a gym or a salon you don’t have time for gimmicks. You need results.
Using ineffective hacks (especially in public or shared spaces) opens you up to:
- Customer complaints
- Health code violations
- Odour problems
- A false sense of safety the most dangerous kind
Real Cleaning Requires Real Chemistry
At Blue Shield, every product is built on two things:
- Performance
- Science
Flush Fury, for example, is a thick, blue toilet cleaner that clings to the bowl giving time for active ingredients to break down limescale, kill odours, and neutralise bacteria. It’s not a party trick. It’s proven hygiene.
The difference?
Our products are EN tested, purpose built, and designed to protect your brand’s reputation not chase clicks.
How to Spot a Bad Hack
Before you try the next viral cleaning “solution,” ask yourself:
- Does it come from a verified source (like a hygiene brand or chemical supplier)?
- Does it use ingredients designed for the surface in question?
- Is there actual sanitisation happening or just fizz?
- Could it damage your equipment or void warranties?
If the answer is no… keep scrolling.
Final Word: Cleaning Isn’t a Trend
Cleaning is a system. It’s a standard. It’s part of your business’ credibility.
And when it comes to hygiene the real stuff, the daily stuff, the protect your people stuff shortcuts can quickly turn into setbacks.
Stick with the right products, the right process, and the right partner.
We’ve got your back no baking soda required.
