People left mortified after discovering gross hidden compartment in washing machines

© PA People are horrified by the newly discovered compartment in their washing machines

While washing machines are recognised as helpful home appliances which keep our clothes nice and fresh, the device often needs routine cleaning and maintenance.

While cleaning your washing machine can be a gruelling task to say the least, it's a must do to allow it to function to its full potential.

And although you may feel as though your household appliance is as clean as can be, one woman has revealed a hidden compartment in hers which can end up ridiculously grimy.

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The Mirror reports that Jessie Marie left jaws dropping online after she revealed a hidden compartment that's got rather nasty, and people have admitted to not knowing of its existence. Jessie - who boasts more than 4,000 followers on TikTok account @jessiee_marie - grossed people out after she revealed the hidden compartment inside her washer.

After spotting someone taking apart their washing machine on the popular video-streaming service, Jessie braved her appliance to try first-hand. On the bottom of the washing drum, the TikToker pulled on a plastic handle, which appeared to easily remove.

"Just found out you can take this piece in your washing machine," Jessie explained. However, after removing the part of the washing machine, there lay grime and dirty underneath, which has left people's jaws dropping.

Since posting, her video has surpassed a whopping 5.5 million views to date. Captioning the post, Jessie wrote: "Saw someone do this on TikTok and I had to try it."

While the viral video raked in over 1,100 comments, TikTok users admitted that they wouldn't be giving this life hack a try anytime soon. One person, admitted: "After seeing this I shall not be removing mine," while another, penned: "Out of sight out of mind."

A third person, added: "I'd throw the whole thing out, ain't gonna be doing all this," while a fourth, commented: "The way my jaw dropped knowing mine probably looks like that."

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