Using dissolvable tablets to keep dentures clean feels like a video game cheat code, as they kill bacteria and eliminate odors more effectively than anything else. But why limit yourself to cleaning just dentures? These tiny godsends can treat pesky stains all around the house, especially in the bathroom and kitchen. Here are five ways…
To Remove Toilet Bowl Stains
It’s tough to prevent hard water stains from forming inside the toilet bowl. But it’s easy to get rid of them using denture tablets. Take five or six tablets and let them dissolve in the toilet water overnight. After a good night’s sleep, scrub down the toilet with a toilet brush. The stains should be as good as gone, but if they aren’t, just try again the following night and they’ll vanish in no time.
To Treat Coffeepot and Teapot Stains
Coffee and tea stains are seemingly impossible to clean, but not with denture tablets. Fill your coffeepot or teapot with warm water and let a denture tablet dissolve for several hours before wiping away the stains with a soapy sponge. If you have a drip coffee maker, you can achieve an extra-deep clean by putting two tablets in the water reserve and running a regular brew cycle.
To Eliminate Travel Mug and Water Bottle Odors
Some travel mugs and water bottles are far too narrow to reach into and clean with a sponge or even a brush. If this is the case, fill the mug or bottle with water and let a denture tablet dissolve overnight. The next morning, wash out the remnants with warm, soapy water, and you won’t have to worry about hard water buildup or unpleasant odors any longer.
To Clean Food Container Discoloration
Spaghetti, curry dishes, and other saucy foods can leave unsightly stains on food storage containers. To remove the discoloration, fill the container with warm water and add a denture tablet. After a few hours have passed, simply wipe away those stains with warm water and soap.
To Unclog Showerheads and Faucets
Hard water buildup can clog showerheads and faucets, restricting water flow and pressure. Thankfully, there’s a solution: Take a plastic sandwich bag (or freezer bag, depending on the size of your fixture) and fill it with warm water and a denture tablet. Then secure the bag around the spout using a rubber band. The effervescence will help break down the mineral deposits in just a few hours, after which you can remove the bag and brush away the remnants.
