Cleaning your washing machine is a gruelling task but one person has discovered a "hidden" compartment which has made the job even more nasty.
Washing machines need routine cleaning and maintenance. Keeping your washer in a good condition is a must do to allow it to work to its full potential.
And although you may feel as though your household appliance is as clean as can be, one woman has revealed a hidden compartment in hers which can end up ridiculously grimy, reported The Mirror. Jessie Marie left jaws dropping online after she revealed a hidden compartment that's got rather nasty, and people have admitted to not knowing of its existence.
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The social media user, who boasts more than 4,000 followers on TikTok account @jessiee_marie - grossed people out after she revealed the hidden compartment inside her washer. After spotting someone taking apart their washing machine on the popular video-streaming service, Jessie braved her appliance to try first-hand.
On the bottom of the washing drum, the TikToker pulled on a plastic handle, which appeared to easily remove. She said: "Just found out you can take this piece in your washing machine."
However, after removing the part of the washing machine, there lay grime and dirty underneath, which has left people's jaws dropping. Since posting, her video has surpassed a whopping 5.5 million views to date.
Captioning the post, Jessie wrote: "Saw someone do this on TikTok and I had to try it." While the viral video raked in over 1,100 comments, TikTok users admitted that they wouldn't be giving this life hack a try anytime soon.
One person wrote: "After seeing this I shall not be removing mine." Someone else said: "Out of sight out of mind."
A third person added: "I'd throw the whole thing out, ain't gonna be doing all this." Meanwhile, a different TikTok user said: "The way my jaw dropped knowing mine probably looks like that."
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