There are a whole host of life hacks and cleaning tips on social media, such as tricks to keep your clothes smelling fresh for longer, as well as cooking hacks that claim to help you ace the perfect roast potato.
But just because the hack works doesn't mean you should follow it, as one bathroom expert has issued a stark warning against trying out one trick that could leave you with a mouldy bathroom.
The 25p trick is currently going viral on TikTok, and it involves rubbing a bar of soap or some shaving foam onto your bathroom mirror to keep it from getting covered in condensation when you have a shower.
And although the hack does work, Evan Jones from Bathroom Supastore has said that none of us should be trying it out at home - as it could leave us with mould problems in other parts of our bathrooms.
He said: "The hack does work and your bathroom mirror will be steam free so that you can get ready without having to keep cleaning steam off the mirror. That being said, the best way to keep your mirror steam free is to minimise condensation in the bathroom.
"One of the problems I have with this hack is that although it keeps the mirror steam free, it doesn't get rid of the condensation and the water that would have been on the mirror will settle elsewhere. This water can cause dampness that allows mould to form. You are far safer using an extractor fan than rubbing soap on your mirrors."
The soap hack sees people rub a cheap bar of soap over their mirror to leave a light layer on the surface of the glass, which is then rubbed in until you can see your reflection again. Once completed, your mirror should stay fog-free for a few days.
Evan explains that the hack technically works because the soap on the mirror stops water molecules from sticking to the glass, causing it to slip off and settle below the mirror instead.
He added: "The idea behind the hack is something people have been doing for years, not just with bathroom mirrors but windows as well. These solutions are only temporary and typically last for less than a week.
"The effort of covering your mirror with soap, buffing it out and then starting the whole process a few days later is the cheapest option but is the most time-consuming. If you are fed up with fog, turn on your extractor fan and purchase a heated bathroom mirror."
It turns out there are other dangers to the hack too, as the expert claimed that the force needed to rub the soap into the mirror effectively could cause the glass to shatter - leaving you at risk of injury.
"Depending on how your mirror was installed," Evan explained, "aggressively rubbing soap on and off your mirror could cause it to break or to fall and smash, especially if it is loosely fitted.
"If you were to smash or crack your mirror this could lead to sharp pieces falling onto you causing nasty cuts and serious injuries. If you do this hack and smash your mirror, you should get it replaced immediately as broken mirrors are extremely dangerous."
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