- People are showing off their
cleaning projects onTikTok . - Before-and-after transformations, time-lapse videos, and clips of years-old grime being removed are mesmerizing to watch because of their focus on the finished product.
- Meanwhile, TikToks with organization hacks and tips give the viewer a way to bring what they see on the app into their own lives.
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TikTok is probably best known as the launching pad for viral dance videos, with users flocking to the platform to learn the moves.
But you could also spend hours scrolling through the thousands of videos on TikTok that focus on cleaning and
There's a myriad of different types of videos of cleaning projects on TikTok, with users making content out of all of their
Some TikToks show seemingly magical before-and-after shots of cleaned homes
It's a trend for users to literally snap their fingers in a video to reveal a clean space.
The video will start with a clip of a messy space, and the TikTok user will then snap their fingers along with a song to reveal the cleaned space.
@larissafrody When making a TikTok is actually a productive use of time ##cleanhouse
♬ original sound - nastjasgerm
The TikToks function similarly to before-and-after photo reveals.
You don't see the actual cleaning in videos, but you do get the satisfaction of seeing the finished product.
@kathryngoshen Why is this so satisfying ##cleanhouse ##productiveday ##stayathome
♬ Please Don't Go(Snap Your Life) - Joel Adams
The videos also typically show multiple room transformations, adding even more fun to the clips.
Users also share time-lapse videos of their cleaning endeavors that are extremely satisfying to watch
The time-lapse videos show how time-consuming it can be to clean and organize without making the viewer do any of the work.
Time-lapse is an ideal format for TikTok, as the sped-up version of reality can show a lengthier process in the 60-second limit the platform allows.
@hunter_hobbs The most satisfying room clean of my life ##bringiton ##satisfying ##cleaning ##timelapse
♬ original sound - hunter_hobbs
The videos are effective because they take you on the cleaning journey, allowing you to see how the space goes from messy to sparkling clean.
They're also fun because you get to see how people go about organizing their homes.
@thetidyhomenashville ##thetidyhomenashville ##pantry ##pantryorganization ##workworkworkwork
♬ Chinese New Year - SALES
Seeing the whole process allows you to learn some cleaning tips while you watch as well.
TikTokers also share their best organization hacks on their pages
Some users turn their videos into brief organizational tutorials, spotlighting the processes and tools they use to make order out of their spaces.
For instance, this video gives a rundown on how you can tidy up your spice cabinet.
@kim_johns0n Can’t believe what a difference it made! ##organization ##fyp ##foryou ##spices ##clean ##cleaningszn
♬ original sound - mischalet
Kim Johnson detailed where she got the products she used for her reorganization, making it easy for viewers to replicate it.
Meanwhile, this video details how to clean your whole pantry.
@iheartnaptime How to organize a pantry iheartnaptime.net/pantry-organization ##organizedhome ##pantrygoals ##pantryorganization ##foodblogger
♬ ily (i love you baby) - Surf Mesa
The step-by-step guide is educational, and it's satisfying to see the completed space after seeing individual pieces.
And the deep cleaning videos will make you question the surfaces in your own home
Other TikTok users show the process of removing layers of dirt from surfaces in their homes, completely transforming objects they see every day.
Satisfying Cleans is an account entirely dedicated to highlighting deep cleaning projects, like this video of a pool being cleaned with a power washer.
@satisfyingcleans This pool is oh so very dirty. Time for me to spray her down. 15 years is just the right age for a pool cleaning ##cleaningtips ##powerwashing
♬ Lose Control - Meduza & Becky Hill & Goodboys
It's amazing to see the color difference in the pool after it's been cleaned.
Emily of @icleanthings has a TikTok account entirely dedicated to cleaning antiques, like this warming tray.
@icleanthings This thing is made of 2 different metals anyways gotta give the people what they want ##satisfying ##oddlysatisfying ##clean ##cleaning ##polish
♬ death bed (coffee for your head) - Powfu feat. beabadoobee
The dramatic differences between the beginning and ends of her videos are mesmerizing.
And there's also a trend going around of people removing caked-on grease from their stoves.
@domeniciniguez Ok she has a point though.. ##foryoupage ##fyp ##viral ##cleaninghack ##cleaningtips
♬ original sound - therealmom9110
The messes seem impossible to clean up, which makes the pristine finished products even better.
You can see more cleaning and organization videos on TikTok.
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