9. Other Uses for Dishwasher Tablets Around the House
Dishwasher tablets are flexible enough to clean dishes and ovens among other things. These strong cleaners are a great item in your cleaning kit since they can be used for several domestic cleaning chores. One common alternate application is washing machine cleaning. Dishwasher pills can help your washing machine be fresh and clean by helping to remove built-up filth and soap scum, just as they do ovens. Just run a tablet-filled empty cycle in the drum. Dishwasher tablets can also help to clean trash containers quite successfully. Dissolve a tablet in boiling water then scrub stains and smells away with the solution. These tablets can help with outdoor cleaning, including patio furniture. To clean plastic or metal furniture from grime and debris, make a paste with water and scrub away. They can even be used to clean toilets; simply drop a tablet in the bowl, let it dissolve, and then scrub as usual for a shining clean. Greasy range hoods and backsplashes in the kitchen can be cleaned with a solution derived from a dissolved dishwasher tablet. Rubbing a moist dishwasher tablet on a difficult stain on clothing will assist to remove it before washing. To be sure it doesn’t damage the fabric, though, always try first in an inconspicuous spot. These pills can also be used to clean barbecue grills, wash trash cans, and even clear shower doors of soap residue. Dishwasher tablets should be used carefully and according to safety rules just as with any cleaning agent for these other purposes.