The “pods” of the dishwasher contain a powerful detergent, anti-grease and rinse aid. A perfect mix for other types of tasks.
Modern dishwashers have left behind powder detergent, which dissolves with the first water, to opt for the pods or dishwasher tablets.
There are many different types: a hard pill with a ball in the center, small bags with different types of liquids… But they all usually have detergent, rinse aid and grease remover.
It is a perfect combination for cleaning dishes, but it has other amazing appswhich can be very practical.
The Homehacks website has compiled some unusual uses of the dishwasher tablet.
You must take into account that if these pods are dissolved outside the device, can emit fumes and vapors which can be harmful. Therefore, work with the windows open, in ventilated areas.
It is also very important do not mix the tablet with other cleaning products.
Clean the toilet
Sanitizing the lower part of the toilet is a complicated and unpleasant task. If you don’t have a robotic toilet cleaner, insert a dishwasher tablet inside the toiletand add hot water to melt.
The degreasing, descaling and cleaning effect of the tablet will leave the toilet looking like new.
clean the washing machine
Do you have bad odors in the washing machine? You have to clean it from time to time, to remove mold. And although there are several ways to do it, surely you have never tried put a dishwasher tablet in the drum.
Place the pill without clothes or anything else, start a washing program with hot water… and the washing machine will be clean and disinfected.
Degrease the oven
The pods for dishwashers have a degreaser and descaling agent, to remove food and grease residue from dishes and cutlery.
You can take advantage of this to clean grease from inside an oven. Dissolve a tablet in hot water, and clean the greasy areas with a cloth.
garage oil stains
Yes your car leaks oil or you have been repairing it and there are stains on the floor, they are not easy to remove.
Remove as much liquid as you can and then clean with a dishwashing tablet dissolved in hot water, and a mop. It will leave the floor clean and shiny!
plastic objects
The garden chairs, the inside of the fridge, any plastic object cleans very well with this powerful cleaner.
The formula is always the same: dissolve a dishwasher tablet in hot water, wet a cloth… And to clean! The plastic will be shiny.
It is an amazing method of cleaning, which works. Do you dare to try it?
George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism