Cleaning tablets are not only used in dishwashers. From the washing machine to your walls and your bathroom fixtures, discover the multiple uses of these tablets which have become indispensable every day for cleaning everything in the house.
Given that they are made with ingredients that fight grease, remove stains and destroy bacteria, it’s no surprise that they can be diverted from their primary purpose. Here are six unexpected uses for dishwasher tablets. You will become addicted, we guarantee it!
What are the unsuspected uses of dishwasher tablets?
Did you know that you can use dishwasher tablets in many places other than the dishwasher? Well, it turns out that all this time you know nothing about the little-known uses of these compact cleaning products.
- Whiten the toilet with a dishwasher tablet
There are thousands of products made specifically for cleaning toilets, but instead of spending money on expensive products, just throw a dishwasher tablet in the toilet bowl , let it dissolve and use a brush. For best results, pour in hot water and let sit for about 30 minutes. Then flush the toilet to get a perfectly clean bowl.
- Wash the washing machine drum with a dishwasher tablet
If you think your washing machine drum is clean just because you regularly wash your clothes in it, think again, because the truth is quite different: over time, dirt and mold build up to clog your device. Get your washing machine running at its peak with just one dishwasher tablet. Your washing machine will be freed from dirt and will smell clean.
- Remove crayon and marker marks from walls and floors with a dishwasher tablet
In a bucket full of hot water, throw a dishwasher tablet and let it dissolve. Next, dampen a sponge with the solution and clean the surfaces where they were scribbled. If a stain is particularly stubborn , take a small piece of tablet from the bottom of the bucket and apply it directly to the area to be treated.
- Disinfect trash cans with dishwasher tablets
If your trash can still smells bad even after it’s been emptied, it’s time for a deep clean. To do this, fill it with hot water, put a dishwasher tablet in it, let it sit for an hour or two. If necessary, rub the stains and rinse thoroughly with running water.
- Remove coffee and tea stains from glasses using a dishwasher tablet
When the same cups are used often to drink coffee or tea, they always end up getting stained. Instead of putting them in the back of the cupboard and never using them again, place them in a large container filled with hot water, add a dishwasher tablet and let them soak for a few hours before rinsing with water.
- Deodorize and thoroughly clean cat litter with a dishwasher tablet
This last tip will probably please you if you are an ailurophile. No matter how often you change your cat’s litter box, the ammonia smell burning your nostrils always finds a way to spread to where your cat relieves itself. To overcome this problem, once a week, empty the litter box, fill it with hot water, put a dishwasher tablet in it and leave it to soak overnight before rinsing.
These miracle tablets can be very effective in deep cleaning many areas of your home. Don’t hesitate to use it, it will save you time and money.