South African Man’s DIY Bathroom Air Freshener Hack Goes Viral, Video Shows Light a Match

South African Man’s DIY Bathroom Air Freshener Hack Goes Viral, Video Shows Light a Match

  • A South African man has shared a clever DIY hack for freshening up bathrooms, and it's catching everyone's attention
  • The video, demonstrating the simplicity of the method of lighting a match, has taken social media by storm
  • Viewers love the straightforward and practical approach to eliminating odours, and it's a budget-friendly hack
Man shares tips on how to keep the bathroom fresh.
A man shared a video of how he keeps the smells under control in his bathroom. Images: @zeno.za
Source: TikTok

A South African man is making waves on TikTok with his unconventional tip to freshen bathrooms by lighting a match.

Bathroom smell hack

The video, showcasing this simple yet effective hack, has taken social media by storm, leaving viewers entertained and intrigued. TikTok user @zeno.za shared the video that features him demonstrating the practice of lighting a match after using the bathroom, claiming it neutralises odours. The clip shows that the smell goes away, so there is no need for perfume or air fresheners.

The simplicity and apparent success of the method have sparked a surge of interest and engagement. Netizens praise the man for his lighthearted and practical approach to an age-old challenge.

Watch the video below:

Mzansi loves DIY tip

The unexpected trend is a testament to the power of everyday solutions, as viewers embrace the idea of a scented match for a quick and budget-friendly bathroom refresh.

People flocked to the comment section to share their views:

@Martha ngoma said:

"Air freshener makes things worse,if it's lavender plus that smell."

@Precious. asked:

"So like, just one matchstick will be enough? obvs asking for a friend."

@Tebby commented:

"Works like a charm!"

@Kabo shared:

"I thought my grandma is the only one who's using this technique kanti nibaningi."

@Prisca explained:

"Or light a candle when you sit down, and then blow it when you leave the bathroom."

@raphelakamogelo said:

"My grandfather used to do this all the time."

Man gets hilarious guide to South African english

In a similar story, Briefly News reported about South Africans who let out belly laughs after seeing a man get taught South African English in a hilarious video

The man received a crash course on how certain vowel sounds are pronounced and how to say something smells.

Netizens across the country had difficulty containing their chuckles and were defeated by the words in the clip.

Source: Briefly News

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za

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