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I tried a TikTok cleaning hack that just uses parchment paper to clean hard water stains — and it actually works

Pauline VillegasApr 9, 2023, 16:15 IST

This TikTok cleaning hack suggests using parchment paper to clean hard water stains on faucets.Pauline Villegas/Insider

A cleaning hack on TikTok claims that parchment paper can be used to clean appliances.
The parchment paper is supposed to clean hard water stains without any other cleaning products.

Since spring-cleaning season is upon us, I decided to scour TikTok for cost-effective cleaning hacks.

I was shocked to find out how many uses parchment paper had in the home.Pauline Villegas/Insider

TikTok user Sidney Raz shared a cleaning hack that uses parchment paper to clean hard water stains on faucets.

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My parchment paper, which cost $3.29 from Target, had gone unused for months.

Parchment paper is a household item that can serve many different purposes.Pauline Villegas/Insider

I didn't realize how stained my faucet was until I took a closer look.

Hard water stains can appear as chalky bubbles on faucets throughout the home.Pauline Villegas/Insider

First, I crumpled up a bit of parchment paper, and then I started scrubbing.

The cleaning hack was a low-effort, cost-efficient way to clean faucets.Pauline Villegas/Insider

The final result left my bathroom sink sparkling, and I was amazed at how well it worked.

My bathroom sink's faucet was sparkling after the parchment paper TikTok hack.Pauline Villegas/Insider

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