Revealed: The viral spring cleaning trends to avoid

From creating bubbling cauldrons in our bathroom loos to attacking walls with mops, do these #cleantok tricks work? 

Often hacks popular on social media look like they produce amazing results — but do they all actually work? Pictures: Alamy/PA Alamy/PA

With spring cleaning season coming into full swing, it’s very easy to fall into the trap of #cleantok — TikTok’s fast-growing cleaning community.

And is it any wonder? Often hacks popular on social media look like they produce amazing results — but do they all work?