A viral video showing a TikTok creator washing underwear in a hotel coffee maker has sparked widespread outrage online. The influencer called it a travel “hack” for emergencies, but many viewers slammed it as unhygienic and inconsiderate. Critics raised concerns about cleanliness standards in hotel rooms and urged travellers to use safer alternatives like hand-washing in sinks instead

A viral clip circulating on X has left frequent travellers both stunned and unsettled. The video, originally posted by user @HustleBitch_ and featuring TikTok creator @tarawoodcox11, shows a controversial “travel hack” that involves washing underwear inside a hotel room coffee machine.

The coffee maker “laundry” trick

In the video, the influencer introduces what she calls a clever solution for travellers who forget to pack enough underwear. Standing beside a standard in-room coffee maker, she explains that nearly every hotel room comes equipped with one, and suggests it can double as a mini washing device.

She demonstrates the process step-by-step: placing underwear in the compartment typically used for coffee grounds, closing the lid, and pressing the brew button. According to her, the machine runs hot water through the garment, effectively “washing” it. To finish the process, she claims to use a hair dryer to dry the item quickly.