“My Mother-in-Law Buys These Tablets Even Without Owning a Dishwasher: Thanks to Her Trick, I Now Use One Pack All Year!”

Imagine unlocking a treasure trove of cleaning solutions within your home, all with an item typically reserved for the dishwasher. Dishwasher tablets, renowned for their ability to cut through grease and leave dishes sparkling, have proven to be incredibly versatile beyond their intended use. Thanks to a clever trick shared by my mother-in-law—who, intriguingly, doesn’t even own a dishwasher—I’ve discovered how to leverage these powerful little tablets for an entire year’s worth of cleaning tasks around the house. Here are seven ingenious ways to put dishwasher tablets to work beyond the kitchen sink:

Washing Machine Refresh: Banish unpleasant odors by placing two dishwasher tablets directly in the drum and running an empty hot cycle. Your machine will smell fresh and clean!
Kitchen Wall Degreaser: Combine a tablet with hot water to create a potent degreasing solution. Apply with a cloth to gently erase grease spots or crayon marks from your walls without harsh scrubbing.