This trend has been spreading rapidly on social media (especially TikTok and Instagram) lately and is considered a kind of “grandma’s trick” for all sorts of things. In the comments, people often share all sorts of reasons why they do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the most common myths and theories from the Internet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fights odors and freshens the toilet
Many videos claim that bay leaves naturally absorb odors. Some people throw them in the toilet before going to work, others burn them and flush the ashes. Although the leaves contain essential oils (cineole), simply throwing them in the toilet with cold water will not release any odor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Repel insects and pests<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bay leaves are said to keep certain insects (such as moths or ants) away from the kitchen. Some people on the Internet have used this fact to their advantage in the toilet, thinking that it might prevent spiders or rats from crawling out of the drain. Unfortunately, it is ineffective in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Esotericism and rituals to attract money<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In various pseudoscientific and esoteric circles, bay leaves are considered a symbol of prosperity, success and purity. There is a ritual in which people write their worries or financial wishes on a leaf and then flush it down the toilet to “get rid of negative energies”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u26a0\ufe0f What do plumbers say? Flushing bay leaves down the toilet is not a good idea. Unlike toilet paper, the cellulose in the dried leaf does not dissolve in water. The leaves are hard, can get stuck in pipes, attract dirt and eventually cause blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What tips or experiences do you have with this trick? Share them with us! I’m curious if you think it really works!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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