Alona Loewen sparks outrage with unconventional potato washing method

Social media platforms offer many interesting tips on cooking and maintaining order. Internet users have dubbed them "cleantoks". Videos with this hashtag have been viewed over 50 billion times.

Alona Loewen is an influencer who publishes videos related to cleaning and cooking. Her profile is followed by over 206,000 people. One of her recent posts sparked a lot of controversy. "This is why parents said not to eat at other people's houses" - reads one of the comments.

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables. Although they are tasty, healthy, and affordable, few people like to wash or peel them. Loewen showed a method that was supposed to make it easier. According to the influencer, you just need to put the potatoes in the washing machine with a scrubber, add a little detergent, and then set it to rinse. After the cycle ends, the tubers are clean and ready for cooking.

The video went viral. Although it has been viewed over 53 million times, it was not well-received. "Am I the only one who hoped that after washing, there would be no skin on them?", "If I put a notebook and a pen in the washing machine, will it do my homework?", "This is a waste of time, electricity, and water. Just no", "You must be out of your mind" - the comments read.

There are several different varieties of potatoes available in stores. Some are washed, while others are dirty with soil. How to get rid of the remaining dirt? It's very simple. Place the tubers in a large, deep bowl, then pour in cold water with 3-4 tablespoons of salt. Finally, stir them vigorously with your hand and leave them for 2-3 minutes. The salt acts like a scrub and will remove the dirt.