Man's discovery about real meaning of 'dry cleaning' has people in disbelief

A man's stunning revelation has left thousands amaze after he shared a video explaining the actual purpose of dry .

Even though it's a common cleaning technique, Patrick Lewin had people's jaws on the floor when he posted on TikTok his new understanding of something so basic - and lots of people were in the same predicament.

One shocked user confessed it took them 37 whole years to catch on. dropped the bombshell on his followers, expressing disbelief over uncovering what he thought was a "big secret". With the video already hitting over 13,800 views, a floored Patrick queried why this fact was kept from him.

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Clearly startled by what he learnt, he blurted out: "I'm sorry, but when the f*** was anyone going to tell me that dry cleaning meant that the clothes were cleaned dry? Like what the f***?!"

Baffled, he continued: "Like generally, I thought it was just a professional cleaning service and they just use that name!" In bewilderment, he added: "I didn't know that actually meant that they didn't use water when they cleaned." Seeking solidarity, he asked: "Does anyone else know this?!"

"And why has it taken me 23 years to discover this fact? Do you know what I mean? I feel like I've just been let in on a big secret! "Surely no one else knows this! What?!" Patrick - who has also amassed more than 7,000 followers on his @pslewin - was not alone in his revelation as fellow TikTokers shared their mutual shock.

In a flurry of comments discussing the surprising discovery, one person even claimed that it took them 37 years to learn. "I DID NOT KNOW THIS!" one person exclaimed. Another confessed: "I'm 32 and didn't know this - I thought they meant they dried them hahahah". "Everyone remembers the moment when this clicked for them...it's a significant life moment," another said. A fourth admitted: "This has blown my mind! It's taken me 37 years so don't worry about it."