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TikTok is becoming one of the best teachers of our time. It does not matter what type of tutorial you are looking for, you can find one on TikTok. Some of them may come as a surprise to you. For example, many TikTok viewers did not realize that their dishwashers come with filters. Furthermore, these are filters that also need to be cleaned out on a regular basis.

Now, there is a useful public service announcement that is currently making the rounds: the dishwasher filter function is crucial to the function of the appliance. So many people have no idea!

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When we do not take the time to properly clean our dishwasher filters, we are creating even larger problems for ourselves. Some have already claimed that this discovery was puke worthy. No one seemed to actually know how dirty their dishwasher could get until TikTok set them straight. The descent into the gunk has been filmed and, trust us, it is not pretty.

@inspectormurph

Are you cleaning your dishwashers filter regularly? #inspectormurph #homeowner #homeinspector #realtor #covid_19

♬ original sound – inspectormurph

If you are looking for something funny or lighthearted to watch, this is your chance to close the page and head elsewhere. In case you were wondering, these filters can be found at the bottom of your machine. They are bound to be filled with all sorts of unwanted goo as well. The bottom dishwasher rack needs to be pulled out all the way, so that you can get to the grime.

@jhday1177

3 years worth 🥴 #dishwasherfilter #dishwasher #filter

♬ original sound – darbisellshomes

After seeing this filth, we wish more TikTok trends would be centered around cleanliness!

@amyloomisbonney

Finally convinced my husband TikTok is useful can’t let this fail!! cleaned my dishwasher. #fyp #clean #oregon #yelling #foryoupage

♬ original sound – amyloomisbonney

Heaven only knows what is clinging to our dishwasher filters right now.