Thought your dishwasher was just for cleaning your dishes? Think again!
Check out the things it can clean.
Plastic toys – Put the toys on the top shelf for a quick wash, putting small toys such as lego in a mesh bag. This is great especially after the kids have been sick to get rid of germs.
Cleaning cloths and brushes – Clean away the bacteria from your dustpan, mop heads and cleaning cloths by placing them on the top rack for a refresh.
Tools – Put gardening tools or home tools in the wash to clean them up – remember to dry them afterwards though so they don’t go rusty.
Plastic shoes – Fake crocs, sandals and thongs can be cleaned up on the top shelf.
Car mats – Bang the car mat to remove the loose dirt, then lay on the top shelf
Vacuum – Clean vacuum filters (bottom shelf) and attachments (on top shelf). Remember to leave to dry before placing filter back in the vacuum.
Vents – Dusty air vents (not painted ones) and rangehood grates are cleaned easily
Hairbrushes – Plastic combs and brushes, especially great to kill head lice
Showerheads – Taps and showerheads, leaves them sparkilng and mould free
What have you cleaned in your dishwasher other than dishes? Please share in the comments below.
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