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2. Scrub the Toilet
Dishwasher tablets can also work as a great toilet cleaner. Drop one tablet into the toilet bowl and let it dissolve for about 20-30 minutes. After it has dissolved, use a toilet brush to scrub the sides of the bowl. The tablet’s cleaning agents will remove stains and disinfect the bowl, leaving it fresh and spotless.
3. Clean Pots and Pans
You don’t need a dishwasher to benefit from the power of these cleaning tablets. To clean stubborn, burnt-on food from your pots and pans, drop a dishwasher tablet in the pan with hot water and let it soak for a few hours or overnight. The enzymes and cleaning agents in the tablet will loosen the grime, making it easier to scrub off.
4. Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal
To deodorize and clean your garbage disposal, drop a dishwasher tablet into the disposal and turn on the hot water. Run the disposal for a few seconds to let the tablet dissolve, and it will break down grease and food buildup, leaving your disposal smelling fresh.
5. Use It to Clean Your Windows
For a streak-free shine on your windows, dissolve half a dishwasher tablet in warm water and use a cloth to wipe the windows. This method works because the tablets are designed to tackle grease and grime, which will help you achieve a crystal-clear finish.
How This Trick Saves You Money
By repurposing your dishwasher tablets for other cleaning tasks around the house, you don’t need to purchase separate cleaning products for each job. Rather than buying specialized cleaners for your sink, toilet, pots, and windows, you can rely on one affordable pack of dishwasher tablets to cover most of your needs. This not only saves you money but also reduces the number of cleaning products you need to buy, which is a win for your wallet and the environment.
A Year’s Supply in One Pack
Since one dishwasher tablet typically lasts for one load of dishes in the dishwasher, you can imagine how much cleaning power is packed into each tablet when used for other tasks around the house. My mother-in-law’s trick is so effective that she has managed to stretch one pack of dishwasher tablets for an entire year! By using just a small portion of each tablet for various cleaning jobs, she ensures that she never has to buy another pack for a long time.
Conclusion
Even if you don’t own a dishwasher, using dishwasher tablets in creative ways can save you time, money, and effort around the house. Whether you need to clean your sink, toilet, or pots and pans, these tablets offer a powerful, multi-purpose solution that can last for a whole year.
Thanks to my mother-in-law’s genius cleaning trick, I’ve started using dishwasher tablets in ways I never imagined, and it has made a big difference in my household. Try it out for yourself—you might just find that these humble tablets are your new go-to cleaning tool!
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