Woman's 'game-changing' hack to stop pan from boiling over is so simple

We've all been there: you're boiling up some pasta or veggies, casually toss in the salt, cover it, and tend to other chores, only for the pot to boil over moments later—creating yet another cleaning job before dinner's even ready. But now, an incredibly easy trick to avoid this kitchen nightmare has gone viral, leaving viewers amazed.

TikToker Sarah Aulbrook has shared a hack that simply involves everyday items found in your kitchen. In her popular video, she reveals what she calls a 'revelation': "So random tip I was told and has saved me so many messes."

"Just take olive oil and put it on this brush and just brush it around the top of your pot when boiling pasta, or anything similar, and watch as water doesn't dare spill over the olive oil line. You're welcome.", reports the Mirror.

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The tip has had food buffs buzzing and rushing to give it a whirl.

One impressed viewer commented, "Genius I'm gonna try it today", while another reported back with, "This trick is amazing". Others have added their own spin to the method, with one advising, "Add a bit of butter to any boiling pot, works too," and others advocating a tried-and-tested solution: "Just put a wood spoon across the pot. It won't overflow."