Cleanliness isn’t just good for your mental health. It’s also extremely important to keep yourself from getting sick. While even the cleanest person won’t catch every dirty spot in a house, getting most of it done is good enough.
A viral TikTok by an account called Cultro ( @cultrostore ) shows how there’s a spot in the sink that often goes overlooked, and can have some pretty gross dirt in there.
How To Unscrew The Drain Trap On A Sink
In the video, a person takes the plug off the sink’s drain, and then uses its side to unscrew the trap from the drain itself.
Taking Out The Center Screw
All that’s left to do is to take the trap off the drain, something most of us probably didn’t even know was possible until now.
The Area Underneath Is… Just Gross
After removing the trap, what’s left is a disgusting slurry of gunk, which would’ve built up over a long period of time. Apparently, this is a feature of the sink we’re supposed to clean.
Replacing The Dirty Trap
The last shot shows the same sink, but with a new (and very clean) trap replacing the old one.
Though It’s Just 9 Seconds Long, The Video Went Viral
With over 1.8 million views and more than 7000 likes, it’s safe to say that a lot of people online learned something new from the short, gross, informative clip.
Emphasis On The ‘Gross’ Part
Commenters were definitely grossed out over the content of the video. Considering how much buildup there was underneath the trap, it makes sense.
Users Commented On The Revelation
Much to their horror, the people who tried this out in their own sink found gross gunk in their drains as well. Some were relieved that they could at least get their sinks clean.
Some Were Actually Scared To Look
The TikToker responded to commenters who were afraid to look, admitting that the smell from their own sink was pretty horrible before it was cleaned.
Some People Already Knew About The Trap
Some users confirmed that they already knew about this. Those in the know even talked about how they regularly clean their drains out using this method.
Some Were Quick To Point Out Why You Shouldn’t Do This
While the hack went well for the TikToker, many commenters cautioned others from trying this at home if you’re not familiar with how your kitchen plumbing works.
The Screw Keeps The Whole Thing Together
Several commenters pointed out how, if you remove that part of the sink, you could risk your sink completely falling apart.
The Results Would Be Very, Very Bad
Some commenters talked about how they tried this with their kitchen sinks and bathtubs. For many, they ended up with flooding in their homes.
Commenters Divided
For many commenters, the viral hack was simply not worth doing based on the risk of flooding your home and needing to pay a plumber.
The Creator Replied Claiming That Their Own Sink Was Fine
The user who posted the TikTok hasn’t had any problems with their own sink, and still stands by the hack.
h/t Mirror
