Dishwasher tablets are used to degrease, clean and shine everyday containers and utensils. But did you know that these small tablets can also help you with more than one household task? Formidable for dissolving dirt, they can be the subject of a myriad of household uses, as long as you know the right tricks. Here are 7 that you will not be able to do without!
Followers of the D system know that home maintenance does not necessarily require a plethora of products for effective cleaning. Thanks to multi-purpose ingredients, it is perfectly possible to restore shine to dirty surfaces while limiting the excessive use of chemicals that can be harmful to the environment. Shared by seasoned housewives, the tips that we will present in this article are formidable as a substitute for conventional household cleaners and require only one ingredient: dishwasher tablets.
1. To remove bad odors from the washing
machine Moisture, impurities, detergent build-up… The washing machine can release bad odors in the absence of proper maintenance. Fortunately, there is a very effective trick to fix it. To do this, you will need 2 dishwasher tablets to introduce into the drum of your washing machine. Then, start a vacuum wash cycle and enjoy a surprising result!
2. To degrease kitchen walls
To remove grease residue stuck on kitchen walls, this D system trick is ideal. And it also works for traces of pencils or pens that can stain the walls of your home. To do this, simply mix a tablet with hot water. Then soak a cloth in the mixture and rub gently until the stains disappear.
3. To find a pastry mold like new
If the result can delight the taste buds of the whole family, the preparation of a cake is not without its share of inconveniences, especially when it comes to cleaning the pastry mold. With wear, the latter can indeed lose its luster, in addition to residues that become encrusted over use and become difficult to remove. Fortunately, there are solutions that can overcome this problem. The trick: fill your mold with hot water and place a pellet inside. Leave on overnight and rinse the next morning. You will see that your container is as clean as when you bought it!
4. To combat pipe odors
Whether it is the kitchen, toilet or bathroom, it is imperative to maintain your pipes to avoid any inconvenience requiring the intervention of a professional. To achieve this, the trick is very simple: place a pellet in the siphon and slowly pour 1 liter of boiling water over it. This will dissolve the tablet to remove and facilitate the evacuation of residues. For optimal action, finish this operation by rinsing everything with white vinegar.
5. To clean the oven Degreasers but also corrosive and irritating, oven
cleaning products must be handled with care. Failing to opt for 100% ecological products, you can use a dishwasher tablet, the latter having effective properties to obtain 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 it in a microfiber cloth and scrub the surfaces to be cleaned. Leave on for 15 minutes, then pass a clean cloth. The result: a brilliant oven of cleanliness!
6. To revive the whiteness of clothes
effortlessly. The principle: throw a dishwasher tablet in the tank before going to bed and leave it on overnight. The next day, simply flush the toilet. This will not only remove limescale residues but also descale the bowl!