Did you know Cascade can be used as more than a dishwasher detergent? I’ve listed 11 other uses for Cascade to help you clean everything from your clothes to your bathroom.
Other Uses for Cascade:
1. Clean bathtub rings or soap scum from showers: Use a bit of cascade on a sponge and scrub stubborn rings off your tub. It also works well to remove soap scum from your shower. Rinse clean after treatment.
2. Clean toilet bowl stains: Help get rid of water stains in your toilet bowl by cleaning with Cascade. Let the Cascade sit for several minutes then scrub with a toilet brush.
3. Remove coffee or tea stains from glass cookware: Use 2 Tbsp of Cascade to 2 Qt of water and let soak. Then wash glassware as usual before storing.
4. Remove stubborn food from pots and pans: Food that is stuck or burnt to your pans can be removed by soaking in Cascade and hot water. The hard to remove food should become loosened enough for easy cleaning.
You can also try making a paste out of Cascade and a little bit of hot water. Let sit and the burnt food should come right off leaving your pot as good as new.
5. Clean the cat litter box: Mix cascade and hot water in the litter box. Allow to soak overnight. Dump Cascade water and rinse clean. Not only will it clean the litter box, it helps eliminate odor.
6. Clean grease and grim from appliances: Mix 1/4 cup of Cascade to 1 Gal of hot water. Scrub the appliance to remove grimy build-up.
7. Clean a thermos: Fill the thermos with water and 2 Tbsp of Cascade. Let sit overnight. Dump Cascade water and wash the next day. You’re thermos should be stain free by morning.
8. Get your whites, whiter: Add 1/2 cup of the Cascade powder to hot water. Let your white clothing soak for about an hour. The stains should be removed. Similarly, adding a bit of Cascade gel directly to the stain and leaving to sit work well. This should only be tried on whites, not colors.
9. Clean painted walls: Scuff marks and crayon marks are typical on painted walls if you have kids. Use your standard mixture of 1/4 cup of Cascade to 1 Gal of hot water. Use a clean cloth to wipe marks off the surface.
10. Clean the metal exhaust fan filter over your stove: Soak the filter in Cascade and hot water. Rinse with hot water and allow to dry completely.
11. Clean mini- blinds: Again, soak the filter in Cascade and hot water. You will need to move the blinds around a few times while soaking to help get the solution between all the slats. Rinse with warm water and allow to dry before hanging.
*Always rinse the soapy water off after treatments. It is also advisable to test on a small area before using any new cleaning agent on walls, furniture or clothing.
What are some other uses for Cascade can you share?
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