Dishwasher tablets are used to degrease, clean and polish everyday containers and utensils. But did you know that these little tablets can also help you with more than one household task? Fearsome at dissolving dirt, they can be used for a myriad of household uses, as long as you know the right tricks. Here are 7 that you will no longer be able to do without!

System D fans know that home maintenance doesn’t necessarily require a myriad of products for effective cleaning. Thanks to the multipurpose ingredients, it is perfectly possible to restore shine to dirty surfaces while limiting the excessive use of environmentally harmful chemicals. Shared by expert housewives, the advice we present in this article are formidable substitutes for classic household detergents and require only one ingredient: dishwasher tablets.

Here are 7 uses of these little colorful tablets to make your daily life easier:

1. To eliminate bad odors from the washing machine

Humidity, impurities, detergent accumulation… the washing machine can release bad odors without adequate maintenance. Fortunately, there is a very effective trick to remedy this. To do this, you will need  2 dishwasher tablets to place in the drum   of your washing machine. Then, run an empty wash cycle and enjoy amazing results!

2. To degrease kitchen walls

To eliminate grease residues stuck to kitchen walls, this trick from system D is ideal. And it also works for pencil or pen marks that can stain the walls of your home. To do this, simply mix one tablet with warm water. Then, dip a cloth in the mixture and rub gently until the stains disappear.

3. To find a baking mold as good as new

While the result can delight the taste buds of the whole family, preparing a dessert is not without its share of inconveniences, especially when it comes to cleaning the pan. The latter, in fact, can lose its shine with wear, as well as residues that encrust over time and become difficult to remove. Fortunately, there are solutions that can overcome this problem. The trick:  fill the mold with hot water and put a tablet inside  . Leave on overnight and rinse the next morning. You’ll 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 essential to maintain the pipes to avoid any inconvenience that requires the intervention of a professional. To do 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 eliminate and facilitate the evacuation of residues. For optimal action, finish this operation by rinsing everything with white vinegar.

5. To clean the oven

Degreasing but also corrosive and irritating, oven cleaning products must be handled with care. Not being able 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 multipurpose tablet in a bowl of water   that you have previously boiled. Once the mixture is lukewarm, dip a microfiber cloth and rub the surfaces to be cleaned. Leave for 15 minutes, then wipe with a clean cloth. The result: a perfectly clean oven!

6. To revive the whiteness of clothes

Sometimes difficult to remove, white clothes require effective ingredients to restore their shine. To do this, add one tablet to your laundry before starting your regular machine wash cycle. The latter will be dazzling white and the stains will have disappeared! But be careful,   this trick only applies to white fabrics.   Colored laundry may suffer discoloration.

7. To clean toilets

This tip recommended by cleaning professionals is ideal for cleaning your bathroom effortlessly. The principle:   throw a dishwasher tablet into the tank   before going to bed and leave it to act overnight. The next day, flush the toilet. This will not only remove limescale residue but also descale the bowl!