In this article, I show you everything you can do with the dishwasher tablets.
Because you probably don't know it, but these little tablets are not only used to wash our plates!
They are also a great help to facilitate our daily cleaning.
Degrease, deodorize, whiten... These tablets help you keep the whole house clean.
In any case, I can no longer do without it; they are clearly part of my range of household solutions.
So check out 18 Amazing Uses for Dishwasher Tablets to Effortlessly Clean Your Whole House:
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For a nickel cleaning of the house, white vinegar and baking soda are often used.
Well, as I told you, you can immediately add another product to your list:
Dishwasher tablets are super efficient and effective in many areas.
Do you know why?
Because they contain bleaching agents that help remove stubborn stains.
Enzymes that quickly dissolve foods based on starch, protein or fat.
But also surfactants that give your glasses that sparkling appearance after washing.
They even concentrate very active substances against limescale.
All these components are extremely useful for cleaning the house well.
Diluted in hot water, we obtain an ultra-concentrated, multi-surface cleaning product!
These lozenges frankly work miracles. To try them is to adopt them.
So now that you know that, discover all the possible uses.
Just one precaution:always wear gloves when handling these pellets.
Dishwasher tablets contain powerful bleaching agents.
And that's perfect for giving your linens the dazzling look of white.
So if your shirt is starting to look dull or a green sock has discolored it...
...use a dishwasher tablet.
Just replace your usual detergent with a tablet for it to work.
No more streaks of yellowish perspiration under the arms.
With this trick, the shirt regains its original whiteness.
Are your kitchen cabinets starting to gag because they're so dirty and covered in grease?
Don't worry, dishwasher tablets help you get them totally clean.
Dissolve one tablet in warm water and clean the surfaces with this solution as usual.
Dried food residues and the greasy effect disappear immediately.
It is always the cross and the banner to remove the food residues encrusted on the walls of the oven.
In any case, I've always had trouble cleaning it all up perfectly.
But luckily, I now know THE technique.
I first put hot water on the dirty areas and wait 10 min.
For the really dirty places, I put hot water but this time mixed with a dishwasher tablet.
I let it act for several hours then I rub the surfaces directly with a tablet.
After all surfaces have been scrubbed, I wipe with a sponge or paper towel to remove the liquid.
I can tell you that I no longer need to use the automatic oven cleaning which is expensive in electricity.
The walls and bottom of the oven become completely clean.
Finally, for the grids, I do like this.
I put them in the tub with just enough hot water to cover them.
I break a dishwasher pod and throw the pieces in then let it work.
I remove them after 1 hour, they come out nickel.
Is it only me who has child painters or do you also know the problem?
Not a weekend goes by that they don't write on the walls with colored pencil.
Anyway... I found the solution to clean up their nonsense.
Dissolve 1 dishwasher tablet in 1L water then scrub scribbled areas with a sponge.
The walls thus regain their original color. Whew...
Due to wear, metal utensils and objects tarnish.
I am talking for example of cutlery and all stainless steel objects.
Well you just have to dissolve a tablet in water and put the objects in it.
Once out, rub them just a little with a cloth to make them nickel chrome, that's the case.
Ah yes I forgot.
Our blended water also cleans metal kitchen or bathroom fixtures very well.
Handles, towel rail... So take the opportunity to clean it all up.
Over time, bacteria and lime build up in the machine.
A good cleaning every 3 months is therefore more than recommended.
It's still our everyday linens that we put in!
Well I have 2 methods to offer you for that.
Either you put 2 dishwasher tablets in the drum and then start a high temperature program.
Either you put 1 tablet in the detergent drawer and then start a high temperature wash cycle.
To avoid running the machine empty, I don't hesitate to add tea towels or napkins.
That way I don't waste water.
With these methods, you can be sure to have killed all the bacteria and stop any microbial proliferation.
With the tip that I give you, put an end to dull and smelly toilets.
Whether your toilets are porcelain or enamelled ceramic, the result is frankly nickel.
How to do it?
And long before you start routine cleaning of the toilet, put a dishwasher tablet in it.
Leave it to act and clean your other water features while you wait.
This has the effect of dissolving dirt, which makes cleaning much easier.
All you have to do is scrub a little and your toilet will be sparkling clean again.
Ah yes; you can also use the tablet directly to erase limescale rings.
Take your gloves and rub the tablet directly on the traces of tartar.
Coffee or tea stains on cups are common.
Especially if you don't get into the habit of cleaning these dishes immediately.
Ditto for vases, carafes or bottles.
Not terrible to see halos present on the top of the dishes.
It's dirty, don't you agree?
Well know that these stains which are difficult to remove and encrusted cannot resist this trick.
Fill the container 3/4 full with lukewarm water and put a tablet in it (or a half depending on the size).
Leave on for 1 hour then rinse with warm water. Everything disappeared as if by magic.
A trash can needs to be cleaned daily.
So yes, we clean the food debris on the lid or at the bottom of the bin.
But despite these good attentions, a bin needs a thorough washing at least twice a year.
How to disinfect and clean it properly? Well take a look.
Fill the trash can as high as you can with hot water and add a dishwasher tablet.
Wait for it to dissolve then wait 1 hour before rinsing the entire trash can with hot water.
The trash can is healthy and clean again.
With all the comings and goings that we make in the fridge, it inevitably gets dirty.
To clean it well, all you need is a little hot water and a dishwasher tablet.
Start by removing the bulk of the food residue stuck to the surfaces.
Immerse a tablet in hot water and wait for it to dissolve.
Take a cloth, wet it with the solution and wash all areas and surfaces with it.
You just have to rinse with warm water and wipe with a dry cloth.
The bottom of my sink sometimes gives me retching; don't you?
So it's not that I'm someone who doesn't take care of it, but it's often dirty.
Well you will tell me normal with all that is poured into it.
Fortunately, I now know how to clean it properly, and effortlessly please!
I use a dishwasher tablet that I use as both detergent and scouring agent.
Just run hot water in the sink and rub the tablet on the walls.
Of course, don't do this without wearing gloves!
Once the surface is shiny and like new again, rinse with warm water.
I'm really going to have to think about having my car serviced.
It leaves large stains of very polluting oil on the ground.
How am I going to clean my garage floor now?!
Alright, I'll stop freaking you out; I have the solution.
First, make sure you absorb the oil.
Cat litter or cornstarch are quite effective means for this.
Next, wet the area and then use a dishwasher tablet to scrub all around the stain.
If the stain is large, use several tablets.
Leave on for 30 minutes then rinse with warm water.
The oil stain is now gone.
Looking at my garden furniture last time, I thought they weren't in their best shape.
Bird droppings, dust, dirt of all kinds... they were hard to see.
So I decided to use my secret cleaning tool by taking my famous dishwasher tablets.
I dissolved a tablet in a container of hot water and started to scrub my furniture well.
I'm talking about deckchairs, chairs or outdoor tables. Great result!
For more stubborn stains, I rubbed a tablet directly on it then rinsed with water.
I had no problems with these methods, especially on the color.
However, I advise you to test them on a small area of the furniture first to avoid discoloration.
Restore the state of your burnt pots and pans, anyone?
So follow this method that has never disappointed me.
Bring water to a boil and pour half a dishwasher tablet into it.
Lower the heat and simmer for 5 min.
Your pan is then rid of grime and becomes like new again.
And it's pretty much the same process for a casserole.
Fill it with hot water, add half a tablet and let it work overnight.
Finally, it may happen that you cannot properly clean a dish with simple washing-up liquid.
This is often the case with dishes used to make gratins or lasagna, for example.
In this case, dilute a dishwasher tablet in hot water and leave to act overnight.
Wash your dish as usual the next day, all residues are easily removed and the dish will be shiny again.
No matter how often you change the cat litter, an odor still persists?
To relieve your nostrils, use this method.
Every week, empty the tray and fill it with hot water using a dishwasher tablet.
Leave it on overnight and say goodbye to those very annoying smells.
In addition to loved ones, traditional fabric stain removers are not always effective.
Well, thanks to the dishwasher tablets, you can be sure that the stain will disappear.
Wine or coffee stains on clothing, nothing can resist.
Just pour a little water on the stain and rub a tablet on it.
Leave to act for 2/3 minutes then repeat the operation.
Put your garment in the washing machine as usual, then it comes out nickel.
Cleaning a dirty deep fryer is a real hassle.
I know what I'm saying, I cleaned mine which was super greasy last month!
But have you ever tried to do it with a dishwasher tablet?
No ? Well you should. It's not only super simple but it's also very effective.
Start by filling the tank to 3/4 of its capacity and dip a tablet in it.
Put the basket back in the fryer, set the temperature to 90° maximum and leave to heat for 10 min.
Leave to cool, empty all the liquid and wash the bowl and the basket in hot water.
There you go, you have cleaned your fryer effortlessly.
I think we'll all agree that raclette or fondue is delicious.
Good on the other hand, do not be afraid of smells.
So we may not feel them right away, but then a few hours later...
And I'm not even talking about the next morning!
To avoid this, I offer you a very unusual little home trick.
Immediately after finishing the meal, put a dishwasher tablet in a saucepan and heat over low heat.
Good scents then evaporate everywhere in the house.
Limescale is embedded everywhere, especially on the shower walls and in the toilet bowl.
A lot of solutions exist to eliminate it, but do you know the one with dishwasher tablets? No?
Dilute a tablet in a container of hot water and spread the solution directly on the walls with a cloth.
Traces disappear and your shower regains all its splendour.
There you go, now you know how to use dishwasher tablets for your common household tasks.
Easy, economical and effective, right?
In addition, it works with any brand of pellets:Rainette, Finish, Calgonit...
Whether you buy these pellets or make them yourself, the result is impeccable!