In our apartments, there are always a bunch of items that we know we should clean, but we really don’t want to. So we never do.<\/p>\n
But though the sad fact is that’s gross, the dishwasher (aka man’s and woman’s best friend) has made cleaning these unconventional items sooo much easier. So be gone with the grime, and use these ____ tips for cleaning random stuff from around the house without any hassle at all!<\/p>\n
Tools:<\/strong><\/span> Get the grease and oil off of your wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers by putting them in the dishwasher and running its hottest cycle with regular dishwasher detergent.<\/p>\n Toys and figurines:<\/span> <\/strong>Rather than dusting or attempting to wash and dry plastic toys and figurines, pop them in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle. However, we’d recommend skipping putting anything highly valuable or highly fragile in the DW, though, just in case.<\/p>\n Flip flops:<\/strong> <\/span>Get the summer’s sand and nasty foot germs out of your flip flops with the dishwasher. Opt for the top rack.<\/p>\n Rubber boots:<\/span><\/strong> How else would you clean inside those smelly things? Put them upside down on the bottom rack to give them a wash. Probably best for the health of your dishwasher if you remove any bigger chunks of mud or debris before putting them in.<\/p>\n Hubcaps<\/span><\/strong>: Make them shiny and new-looking again by adding a cup of white vinegar to your detergent and run the cycle.<\/p>\n Hairbrushes and combs:<\/strong><\/span> It’s quite revolting how infrequently girls \u2013 and guys \u2013 clean their hairbrushes and combs. Remove any hair first into the garbage, then stand it in the forks-and-knives holder for the cycle. For combs especially, make sure they’re heat safe before washing.<\/p>\n