Dishwasher tablets are designed to degrease, clean and shine containers and everyday utensils. But did you know that these little tablets can help you with more than one household task? They’re fearsome for dissolving grime, but they can be used for a variety of household purposes as long as you know the right tricks. Here are 7 you can’t live without!

Fans of the D-System know that home care does not necessarily require an abundance of products for effective cleaning. Thanks to versatile ingredients, it is quite possible to restore shine to dirty surfaces while limiting the excessive use of chemicals that can harm the environment. The tips shared by experienced housewives that we present to you in this article are an excellent substitute for classic household cleaners and require only one ingredient: dishwasher tablets.

Here are 7 uses of these little colored tablets to simplify your daily life:

1. To eliminate bad smells from the washing machine

Humidity, dirt, detergent build-up… the washing machine can release bad smells without proper maintenance. Fortunately, there is a very effective trick to remedy this. To do this, you need 2 dishwasher tablets that you put in the drum of your washing machine  .  Then run an empty wash cycle and enjoy surprising results!

2. Degrease kitchen walls

To eliminate grease residue stuck to   kitchen walls   , this trick from System D is ideal. And it also works for pencil or pen marks that can stain the walls of your home. To do this, simply mix a tablet with hot water. Then soak a cloth with the mixture and rub gently until the stains disappear.

3. Find a baking pan like new

If the result can delight the taste buds of the whole family, preparing a cake is not without its inconveniences, especially when it comes to cleaning the baking pan. The latter can lose its shine with wear and tear, but there are also residues that become encrusted over time and are difficult to remove. Fortunately, there are solutions that can overcome this problem. The trick: fill your  pan with hot water and put a tablet in it  . Leave it overnight and rinse it the next morning. You will see that your container is as clean as when you bought it!

4. To combat pipe odors

Whether it’s the kitchen, the toilets or the bathroom, it is essential to  maintain your pipes to avoid inconveniences   that require the intervention of a professional. The trick to do this is very simple: place a tablet in the siphon and slowly pour 1 liter of boiling water over it. This will dissolve the tablet to eliminate residues and facilitate evacuation. For optimal effectiveness, finish this operation by rinsing everything with white vinegar.

5. To clean the oven

Oven cleaners that are degreasing, but also caustic and irritating, must be handled with caution. If you do not opt ​​for 100% ecological products, you can use a dishwasher tablet that has effective properties to achieve the same results. To do this, simply   dissolve this multi-purpose tablet   in a bowl of water that you have previously boiled. Once the mixture is lukewarm, soak a microfiber cloth in it and rub the surfaces to be cleaned. Leave it to act for 15 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth. The result: a sparkling clean oven!

6. To revive the white of clothes

White clothes are  sometimes difficult to remove and require effective ingredients to restore their shine. To do this, add a tablet to your laundry before starting the usual machine wash cycle. The latter will be dazzlingly white and the stains will be gone! But be careful,   this trick only applies to white fabrics.   Colored laundry may discolor.

7. To clean the toilets

This tip, recommended by cleaning professionals, is ideal for cleaning your toilet effortlessly. The principle: before going to bed,  throw a dishwasher tablet into the tank and leave it to work overnight. The  next day, simply flush the toilet. This not only removes limescale residue, but also descales the bowl!