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Jullia Joson

Cleaning expert warns people to avoid this popular skirting board cleaning hack – it could be posing a fire risk

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If you're deep down the TikTok rabbit hole, then you'll likely have heard of the rapidly growing 'Cleantok' community who often take to the platform to share their best cleaning hacks, Sunday reset rituals, and oh-so-satisfying before and after transformations. 

One hack that has been making the rounds is a method that involves wiping down skirting boards and surfaces with fabric conditioner in an attempt to keep these dust-free. However, just because you see a helpful 'hack' online doesn't mean it's effective, or even safe, for that matter – and that's exactly why experts are labelling this as yet another TikTok cleaning hack to avoid.

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