Washing machines have truly revolutionised everyday life, eliminating the need to scrub clothes endlessly by hand.
While it's the ultimate clean machine, it's easy to forget that the appliance also needs regular scrubbing. Without this, the drum can transform into a haven for black mould that hides within its crevices.
Not only is this unsightly, it can also stain laundry and one woman took to the internet for advice after learning this the hard way. Writing on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook, she was devastated to see her sheets come out dirtier than before, but learned how one dishwasher tablet could solve the problem.