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20 Things Your Dishwasher Can Wash Other Than Plates

Your dishwasher can clean far more than just dishes. It saves water, saves time, and can refresh many household items that aren’t related to eating.

Items such as sponges, baseball caps, and toothbrush holders can be placed in the dishwasher to come out nearly as good as new.

Example: Toothbrush holders often collect toothpaste residue.
Sarah McAllister (GoCleanCo) suggests taking them apart, placing them upside down on the top rack, and running a normal cycle.

 

Full article: https://www.marthastewart.com/dishwasher-uses-8348075

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Clean smarter, not harder!

Brighten grout with peroxide, scrub boards with lemon + salt, revive wood with olive oil, cut soap film with grapefruit, dust fans with a pillowcase, and defog mirrors with shaving cream — save this cheat sheet!

 

                                        

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9 Genius Lemon Cleaning Hacks for a Fresher Home

 

• Half Lemon + Salt → Removes Stubborn Stains: Cut a lemon in half, dip it in salt, and scrub away stains on cutting boards, counters, and sinks.

Perfect for: rust spots, food stains, mineral build-up.

Tablespoons Lemon Juice → Cuts Grease

 

 

• Mix lemon juice with warm water to break down kitchen grease fast. Use on stovetops, backsplash tiles, greasy oven doors.

 

•  Rub Lemon on Faucets → Natural Shine: A quick rub with fresh lemon removes water spots and restores shine.

       Bonus: natural antibacterial cleaner.

 

•  Lemon Juice + Vinegar → Streak-Free Glass: Mix ¼ cup lemon juice with vinegar for a powerful DIY glass cleaner.

       Great for: mirrors, windows, shower doors.

 

•  1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice → Whitens Grout: Apply lemon juice to grout lines and let sit before scrubbing.

       Result: brighter, cleaner grout.

 

• Lemon + Baking Soda → Deodorizes Sink
• Sprinkle baking soda, then scrub with half a lemon.
• Eliminates: sink odours, build-up, discoloration.
•  Boil Lemon Peels → Freshens Indoor Air
• Simmer lemon peels in a pot for a natural, non-toxic air freshener.
• Add-ins: cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla extract.
•  2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice → Sanitizes Cutting Boards
• Spread lemon juice over wooden or plastic cutting boards and let sit.
• Helps remove: odours, stains, bacteria.

 

• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice → Polishes Steel Taps: Apply lemon juice to metal fixtures for a spotless shine.

       Best for: kitchen and bathroom taps.

 

 

 

Why Lemon Works

 

Lemons contain natural acids and antibacterial properties—perfect for eco-friendly cleaning. They leave your home smelling clean and bright without harsh chemicals.

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