[TinaF68]

I don't have a dishwasher, but I got the free Cascade action packs at Walmart figuring I could find another use for them. I used them to clean my outdoor trash cans - just plopped one in and filled with water and let it dissolve. My second use was to wash a load of white laundry (I didn't want to risk bleaching out colors). My logic was that most stains are food stains, so it should work. I used just enough hot water to let the pack dissolve, and then switched the temperature to warm. It actually worked very well. Does anybody have any other alternate use ideas?

[birdlady6262]

You can use dishwashing det. in your washer to remove grass stains.

[DawnG]

I know you can use the powder to clean toilets. Maybe you could let them dissolve and then clean the toilets.

[marnimae]

I used to watch this show on BBC America "How Clean is your house?" with two ladies that went to filthy house's to clean and help the people get back on track...They used dishwashing deterg. on the tubs w/ jets b/c it would safely clean and sanitize in there where you can reach (the jets) and it was amazing the gunk that came out...she always used the bubbling tabs for dentures for nasty toilets too...it was very cool show and educational I guess...but you needed a strong stomach.

[Maggiew]

Cool ideas! Thanks for coming up with alternate uses. I don't have a dishwasher, so I haven't bought any of these before since I didn't have a use for them... I'm going to buy them now. I think I am going to try the garbage can idea this weekend..

[TinaF68]

Originally Posted by marnimae

I used to watch this show on BBC America "How Clean is your house?" with two ladies that went to filthy house's to clean and help the people get back on track...They used dishwashing deterg. on the tubs w/ jets b/c it would safely clean and sanitize in there where you can reach (the jets) and it was amazing the gunk that came out...she always used the bubbling tabs for dentures for nasty toilets too...it was very cool show and educational I guess...but you needed a strong stomach.

I used to love that show! I wish I could remember more of their tips. I do recall them using shaving cream as a gentle cleaner for painted surfaces.

[nowpoints]

Good ideas ladies!
Just dropped 2 of the Finish Quatum packs into the toilet-interested to see the results.

[lovechelle27]

These are great ideas!!! I would have never thought.. I just am excited to have cheap dishwasher tablets!!! GREAT POST!!

[Z and G's Mom]

Just read online that if you dissolve a tab in a bucket of hot water, you can clean all the dirt and grime off patio furniture.

[maxs2005]

They are also great for washing your walls,light swithces. I would have never even gave it a thought but a friend of mine who cleans houses told me I used it on my lawn furn. from being stored all winter and no scrubbing or smelly cleaning products.

[CountryGirlOH]

Thanks to all! This is an AMAZING thread! I have an older dishwasher and it will NOT dissolve certain brands of dishwasher tabs. Therefore, I have several half used boxes under the sink of tabs I cannot use. Now you've got me thinking of about a million ways to use these!

[famofthree]

THis thread is awesome!! Im loving all these ideas!!

[babybutton004]

We should start a thread like this but with other household stuff. Like i was listening to the radio & it was "What's the weirdest thing you put in a dishwasher" someone said they used it to clean their bowling balls.

[TinaF68]

Originally Posted by babybutton004

We should start a thread like this but with other household stuff. Like i was listening to the radio & it was "What's the weirdest thing you put in a dishwasher" someone said they used it to clean their bowling balls.

My mom used to line her shoes with Stsyfree pads. It really is a perfect insole if you think about it.

[jamie62622]

Wow...lining shoes with pads. I am sooo gonna try this, I'm a nurse and my feet hurt so bad when I come home every night. I can't wait to go to work tomorrow now!! Thanks!!

[marnimae]

TinaF68 [quoteI used to love that show! I wish I could remember more of their tips. I do recall them using shaving cream as a gentle cleaner for painted surfaces.
][/quote]
If you ever run out of glass cleaner or just don't feel like running into the other room to get it while cleaning the bathroom the white kind of shaving cream, (not gel) cleans mirrors fantastic! I use it to clean my mirrors all the time and you only need a teeny bit...I use it to clean the faucets too.

[ytelmar]

Thanks for such great tips!

[Brutuses]

I sure do miss those 2 ladies. They were good and taught me a lot about different homemade remedies for cleaning, not to mention the comic relief I got from them.

[couponaddicted]

Originally Posted by Brutuses

I sure do miss those 2 ladies. They were good and taught me a lot about different homemade remedies for cleaning, not to mention the comic relief I got from them.

me 2

[xxnellie146xx]

For those thast put the cascade in the toilet, did you but it in the bowl or the pack part?

[virginiaclipper]

great thread!! i have used the tablets to wash the car with before....and it worked well i did put it in hot water to desolve then added to the bucket outside..