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When my friend’s husband brought the wrong kind of dishwasher tablet from abroad, it looked like they would be completely useless — wasted money. The size simply didn’t fit into the dispenser of the old dishwasher. Instead of putting the tablets aside, she tried this idea from the internet and was thrilled with the result. Now she doesn’t use the tablets only for the dishwasher; she finally managed to clean the old oven and stove at the cottage — they literally shine with cleanliness. But that’s far from all that these tablets can do.
You won’t read this on the packaging – resourceful housewives discovered it completely by accident
Against drain odors and clogs
If you’re troubled by a drain smell, or worry it might get clogged, you can solve it this simply. Put one tablet into the drain and slowly pour hot water from a kettle over it. Let it work — there won’t be a trace of the smell. If you want to further improve the effect and especially dissolve deposits, then flush the drain with ordinary vinegar afterwards.
Odor eliminator for the washing machine
If you need to immediately eliminate a smell from the washing machine, throw two dishwasher tablets into the drum. Afterwards there will be no trace of the smell. Housewives have found this trick most effective.
Cleaning the oven
Is your oven still really dirty? I once bought an expensive product from the store, but this is really worth trying. I proceeded by dissolving a tablet in hot water, putting on gloves and applying it to the surface. I let it sit for about 15 minutes and then just wiped it off. Don’t forget to finally wipe with a clean damp cloth. The point is to completely remove any chemical residues.
Baking tray like new – even the one you were ready to give up on
Perhaps this is right now the most soiled spot in the apartment (aside from the oven). That’s why you should know that even an old and really horrible-looking baking sheet or mold can be like new again. Pour hot water into it, add a tablet and let it sit overnight. In the morning just rinse — it’s like magic, all the grease and dirt gone. However, don’t forget to rinse everything thoroughly.
For white clothes and curtains it’s my guardian angel
Warm water + a dishwasher tablet = really nasty stains on white clothes disappear as if they were never there. However, use this only on white fabrics; colored ones may fade. I let items soak in warm water with a tablet and I also add one to the washing machine. It also works as a great whitener if your white clothes picked up color during washing.
Degreases and brightens in the kitchen and bathroom
If there’s grease on the wall, a solution made from a dishwasher tablet will help. This solution removes not only grease and film, but also scribbles from crayons and paints. Main condition: the wall must be washable!
Cleaning the washing machine
A dishwasher tablet cleans the washing machine drum and at the same time removes limescale and even disinfects it.
It is recommended to choose a long wash program at a high temperature and run the washing machine empty with 2 dishwasher tablets placed into the detergent dispenser. This is a simple way to extend the lifespan of household appliances!
Plastic furniture like new
Plastic garden furniture, a sun lounger, a children’s swing — this miraculous tablet literally rescues all of these from dirt. It removes baked-on grime, bird droppings and all the dust. Everything will be wonderfully clean!
Cleaning metal utensils
Cutlery will shine when you place it in a solution of water and a dishwasher tablet for several hours. With this solution other metal objects will also regain their original color.
For cleaning plastic containers
Plastic containers easily absorb odors and also stains. To remove this problem, use a solution made from a tablet. If some other plastic item (like a trash bin) is in a terrible state, this method can remove the smell.
Cleaning the toilet
Another great tip from my friend. Throw one into the bowl and let it sit overnight. In the morning you’ll be amazed at the cleanliness and shine — and no limescale. Clean the cistern the same way — toss a tablet into the tank and let it dissolve there and take effect. When you flush, it will also clean the toilet itself.
