ADVERTISEMENT
We’ve all felt helpless at least once when faced with the dirt and grime that creeps into our homes. Especially when unsightly, stubborn stains lurk in the corner of our eyes, determined to stay put for a long time. However, you can make your cleaning easier and eliminate all stains and dirt with dishwasher tablets. Find out how you can use them for your spring cleaning.
Dishwashing tablets aren’t just useful for washing dishes. Their unexpected uses allow you to effectively clean your entire home.
-
Descaling the toilet bowl with dishwasher tablets
Toilet bowls often have unsightly limescale stains, which can vary in color, from yellow to orange to even brown. Be aware that hard water is the cause of these stains. This water, rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, can cause limescale to form when left to stagnate in the bowl.
To clean your toilet bowl, the trick is simple: throw a dishwasher tablet into the bowl and wait for it to dissolve. Then, scrub the sides of the bowl with the toilet brush. This will easily restore your bowl’s whiteness.
-
De-clogging the oven
Oven –
Here’s an effective tip for getting rid of burnt stains on the bottom of your oven, even if they’re stubborn.
Dilute one tablet in hot water, soak a sponge in the solution, and wipe it over the dirty areas of the oven, paying particular attention to stains and burnt-on marks. After cleaning the oven, wipe it with a damp microfiber sponge to remove the liquid and any loosened stains.
-
Degrease the dishes
Dirty pan – Source: spm
Sometimes, the dishes or utensils we use contain stains that are difficult to remove using only the dishwasher. In this case, consider cleaning them manually with a tablet. The trick is simple: pour hot water into your dish, pot, or pan and dilute a dishwasher tablet. Let it sit for 1 hour or even overnight for best results. All you have to do is scrub your utensil with a sponge to remove grease residue and burnt marks.
-
Clean the washing machine drum
Washing machine – Source: spm
The washing machine drum accumulates numerous germs and bacteria. Not to mention that the moisture that covers the drum seals promotes mold growth. All of these unpleasant effects lead to unpleasant odors and stains on your laundry.
So remember to throw two tablets into the drum and run an empty wash cycle at 60°C. Repeat this every two months to clean your washing machine of dirt and embedded germs and thus increase the lifespan of your appliance.
-
Make the shower stall shine
Shower cabin – Source: spm
Limescale stains and soap scum quickly dirty your shower screen, dulling its shine. To clean your shower enclosure, dilute a tablet in hot water, soak a sponge in the mixture, and scrub the walls to remove limescale.
-
Deodorize trash cans
Clean up trash – Source: spm
To clean and deodorize your trash cans, fill them with hot water and toss a dishwasher tablet inside. Let it sit for a few hours after the tablet dissolves, then empty and rinse your trash cans.
-
Clean the walls
Scribbles on the wall – Source: spm
Children’s endless imagination and creativity sometimes lead them to use the wall as a canvas and unleash their inner artist. To erase and remove stains, dilute one tablet in 2 liters of water, moisten a sponge with the mixture, and wipe it over the drawings or writing on the wall. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rub with your sponge to remove the stains.
Bonus: How to Make Homemade Dishwasher Tablets
You will need:
- 500 g of baking soda
- 50 g of Marseille soap
- 100 ml of water
- 10 drops of essential oil of your choice
Grate the Marseille soap and place it in a saucepan containing water. Then, let the soap melt over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the soap has melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the baking soda and essential oil, then mix.
Read more on next page
ADVERTISEMENT
