I’m a traveller & my cleaning hacks are from 2 generations – people think it’s dangerous but my grandmother did it

WE all have our go-to cleaning routines, often inherited from family or picked up along the way.

But for TikTok user Angela, known as @cleanwithangelaannd, her methods are deeply rooted in her Traveller heritage –

Angela recently took to to share a cleaning hack that’s been passed down through her family for generations.

And it’s one that might raise a few eyebrows for those not familiar with it.

“Every single Traveller that I know washes up their kitchen with washing up liquid and bleach,”; Angela revealed in her video.

She showed herself topping up her basin with the mix.

It wasn’t until she joined TikTok that Angela realised this wasn’t a universal cleaning practice.

“I knew that not everybody puts bleach into their washing up basin. Some people don’t even own a washing up basin,”; she explained.

Her video has gained 977.3k views and 1,962 comments after it was shared on 4 July.

Naturally, the comments section lit up with questions and concerns about the safety of mixing bleach and washing-up liquid.

But Angela was quick to reassure her followers.

She revealed that one common question she gets asked daily is about using bleach in the washing up basin.

Angela went on to clarify that there is a “tiny bit of bleach”; in the basin and “a lot of water.”;

For Angela, this method isn’t just a personal preference; it’s a deeply ingrained tradition.

“My mother did it. Her mother before her did it. And every single person that I actually know does it,”; she says.

Angela also noted a similar cleaning habit among another community.

Beyond the bleach, Angela highlighted another key aspect of Traveller cleaning that goes far beyond just doing the dishes.

She explained that are taught to also wipe down the walls, tables, outside the fridge, the washing machine, floor, oven and anything that needs to be done.

And the meticulous routine doesn’t stop there.

Angela also explained that she’ll always make sure a wash is on before leaving the room.

Despite the effort, Angela wouldn’t have it any other way.

One person commented on her video writing: “I actually love watching traveller cleaning videos, everyone is so stereotypical, you’re probably the cleanest people on this !!”;

A second added: “I love bleach,I know that travellers love to wash up with bleach.”;

A third said: “I’m not a traveller but Irish bred and always been taught a little bleach in the washing bowl. I can’t wash up without it.

“And if I can’t smell bleach after a house is clean then I don’t feel clean.”;

While bleach can be used to sanitise dishes, experts urge those to not do it for regular washing due to potential risks and damage to dishware.

When using bleach, be sure to check the lapel for an EPA statement that confirms it sanitises.

Bleach is a strong chemical and can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system, according to Yaya Maria’s.

It can also be harmful if ingested, even in small amounts.

Bleach can also discolour or damage certain materials and it can also corrode metal over time.