17 Unlikely Uses for Dishwasher Tablets
An experienced housewife will use dishwasher tablets to clean much more than dishes. These tablets were designed to tackle hard water, remove stains, and dissolve grease and fat found in protein-based foods. In other words, you may want to invest in some dishwasher tablets, even if you don’t have a dishwasher! Below you'll find a list of the most useful and smart uses.
Aug 21, 2021 | updated: 12:01 PM EDT, August 24, 2021
#1 Add Them to Your Laundry
A dishwasher tablet will not only make your clothes cleaner, but it will also eliminate the bad odour in the washing machine after just washing.
#2 Like New
The tablets work great on dirty thermoses from tea/coffee. Even when these are already very brown on the inside. Just pour 1 tablet of boiling water in the thermos, place the cap back on and wait about 12 hours. The thermos will shine like bound new.
#3 Clean and Fresh Linnen
The cubes wash kitchen cloths very well, they absorb water perfectly and leave them fresh. Good idea, to avoid softener of harsh detergents.
#4 Clean the Oven
Dishwasher tablets work well, especially if you have a hard-to-clean underside from the stove. Dissolve a capsule in warm water for 10 minutes, put on gloves and start rubbing the resulting mixture on the dirty areas. Remove residue with a sponge or paper towel.
#5 Discolor Laundry
A dishwashing capsule does a very good job of discoloring freshly stained laundry. Just wash the white laundry again along with it and you will save your belongings.
#6 Wash Heatproof Dishes
Pour hot water over the dish, then place the tablet in it. Set aside for several hours (or even overnight). The microwave should be able to handle even the toughest stains
#7 Remove Stains from Walls and Floors
Did the kids in their room write on the wall with markers, crayons, or a pen? You can handle that with dishwasher tablets. Just dissolve one in 3.5 liters of warm water. Remove any dirt and scratches with a cloth.
#8 Toilet Dirt
To deal with problematic toilet grime, simply drop one capsule into the toilet. Wait for it to dissolve and form a solution, then scrub the troublesome area with a brush. Then, all you have to do is flush.
#9 Clean the Washing Machine
It's worth doing it regularly, otherwise after some time, your clothes may come back from the washing machine in worse condition than when they got there. Put in 2 tablets, set the temperature to 140℉ and turn on the washing machine. This will get rid of both odors and limescale.
#10 Wash Your Outdoor Furniture
Often tables and chairs are very dirty and greasy after a weekend barbecue. Put a capsule in hot water and wait for it to dissolve, then scrub the dirt off.
#11 Remove Coffee Stains
Fill a dish with hot water and drop the capsule into it. Let the solution sit for about an hour, stirring it from time to time. Pour off the solution and rinse the capsule. 12.
#12 Polish the Metal
A dishwasher tablet works very well for cleaning stainless steel. Dissolve it in water and rub the solution on dirty cutlery. Remove the residue with a cloth.
#13 You Can Just as Easily Make Your Sink Sparkle Like New.
Just fill it with water and throw in one capsule overnight.
#14 Cleaning the Trash Can
Just put a tablet inside and add warm water and you'll get rid of dried up debris and dirt. For very heavy dirt, it's a good idea to use two tablets. Wait 30 minutes or so, then pour out the water and rinse the container.
#15 Clean the Air Fryer
Fill the outer container about 3/4 full with water and insert a single capsule, then insert the inner cartridge and connect the power. Turn the machine on to the highest temperature for 10 minutes. Turn off the power and rinse the residue thoroughly. 16.
#16 Remove Burns From Pans and Pots
Pour water into the pot and dissolve the tablet in it. Then heat at a low temperature for a minute or so. Pour off the solution. It will now be much easier to remove the burns.
#17 Remove Yellow Stains from White Shirts Due to Age
White clothes often turn yellow after prolonged use, especially under the arms. You can deal with this by adding the tablet to the dishwasher for the next wash. The capsule will handle even older stains well, and your clothes will become whiter.
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