Hack for Drying Sneakers Fast in TikTok Video Creates a Buzz: “We Learn Every Day”

Hack for Drying Sneakers Fast in TikTok Video Creates a Buzz: “We Learn Every Day”

  • A Mzansi woman recently shared a TikTok video showing a unique method to dry sneakers faster
  • The footage amassed 520,000 views within a day and left social media users buzzing in the comments section
  • While many people on the platform praised the hack, others highlighted the flaw in the woman's viral hack
A woman showed a method to dry shoes
A woman shared a trick to dry shoes fast. Image: @allthingshomewithmercy/TikTok and Stock photo/Getty
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A clever TikTok hack is making waves on social media, showing an easy way to dry sneakers faster.

SA woman shares shoe-drying trick

The woman @allthingshomewithmercy behind the video has left people intrigued. The woman is seen demonstrating how she uses a shopping bag to hang her wet sneakers on the washing line.

She claims that this trick, which she has been using for years, speeds up the drying process. Within a day of posting, her video racked up over half a million views, likes and comments.

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Watch the video below:

TikTok divided over shoe-drying hack

TikTok users were quick to voice their opinions. Many were grateful for the simple trick and mentioned that they would try it the next time they washed their shoes.

However, not everyone was sold on the idea. Some viewers raised concerns about potential downsides, specifically that the plastic bag could transfer dye to the shoes, and possibly stain them.

Read a few comments below:

@EldrichSwartz pointed out:

"Until the dye from the bag stains your shoes. 😬😏"

@Joy-Joy said:

"Yey! 👌 We learn every day. 👌😂"

@keto joked:

"With price we pay for plastics someone going to take the plastic. 😂"

@user9281960033134 commented:

"Wow. 👋 I never thought of that, will try it.👌"

@Mhlanga_Omuhle shared:

"The best thing to happen to my sneakers. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾"

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@greamevanwyk highlighted:

"Checkers bags are quality."

@twinn494 wrote:

"I'm definitely gonna try this. 👏👏"

@Michelle_munsamy suggested:

"Try putting shoes inside a pillow case, then put it in the washing machine. A lot easier. 🙂🙂"

Woman washes 17 pairs of shoes with bicarb mix

In another article, Briefly News reported that cleaning shoes can feel like a daunting task for many but one Mzansi woman has cracked the code to washing them effectively.

A woman took to social media to share a video showing how she managed to wash 17 pairs of shows using a viral method by Mbali Nhlapho.

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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