These powerhouse pods are good for far more than washing dishes.
Its been said that good things come in small packages.
When it comes todishwasherpods, this couldnt be more true.
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The same goes for dishwasher tablets.
Just pop one into the dishwasher, and youre all setit couldnt be simpler.
Now, repurpose these helpful tablets to expand that ease across your home.
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Chemist Alexis Rochester explains that the versatility ofdishwasher podsis due to their ingredients.
If you havent already, stock up on dishwasher pods or tablets immediately.
Either the compacted powder or gel-filled kinds will do.
With these household cleaning tricks under your belt, youre surely going to be using a lot more pods.
Here are some surprising ways to use dishwasher tablets or pods outside the dishwasher.
Soak Silverware
When silverware emerges from thedishwasherstreaked, some may feel defeated.
Dont resign yourself to subpar silverware.
Simply dip a tablet into some warm water and get to scrubbing.
Watch as the glass door brightens and clears easily before your eyes.
For melted food stuck to the oven, use the same method deployed for the oven door.
After, dump the water and use a sponge to scrub away what was once firmly stuck on.
Refresh Kitchen Sinks
After cleaning the kitchen, the final battle is often the kitchen sink.
Use a powderdishwashertablet to make that last task supremely easier.
Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.
This alternative works best for eliminating grease and food stains all too prominent on kitchen floors.
Take the tablet straight to the furniture for scrubbing, or dilute it with water for a gentler cleanse.
Remove Fabric Stains
Grease and food stains are no match for a hard-workingdishwashertablet.
Wash Grout
Oncegroutgoes gray and dirty, many think that it can never go back.
The truth is that cleaning these things is too much of a hassle to do often.
If left uncleaned, the machine can build up with unfortunate bacteria and mildew.
