Amazon Prime Day is here, and if you’re looking to stock up on household supplies, the online retailer has slashed the price of a cleaning tablet that shoppers say helps to “extend the life of your washing machine.” The Calgon 4-in-1 Washing Machine Cleaner and Water Softener Tablets work to remove limescale, residue dirt, rust, and odors while giving your machine a deep clean.
A box of 75 tablets would have cost you £28, but as part of today’s Amazon Prime Day deal, shoppers can get it for £12.79. These fast-acting tablets boost the efficiency of your washer by breaking down limescale, then removing the dirt and residue left behind by detergents. The large packet is also more affordable than supermarket options.
One shopper from Thames Valley, where limescale is a major problem, bought the Calgon tablets and shared, “I’ve used the 3-in-1 previously and noticed the washing machine would start to smell. Since then, I always leave the door open after a wash and switched to these. The mildew smell has now gone, and the washing machine still does a good job after six years.”
Another commenter remarked, “Fantastic stuff, pop one in the drawer, one in the drum, and they have extended the life of my washing machine. No more gunky smell when I open the door, and washing smells of the washing powder…result!” For those who haven’t invested in a water softener system, the tablets have proven helpful, with one person writing, “These tablets are amazing and great for when a water softener is not available.”
To use, simply add a Calgon tablet to each wash in the detergent section of your washing machine alongside your laundry and usual laundry detergent. You can now get a box of 75 tablets on Amazon for £12.79. While promotions are mainly for members, non-Prime customers can sign up for a free 30-day trial here to enjoy the discounts and free delivery.
Calgon prevents limescale and rust build-up in your washing machine to protect the heating element, pipes, and drum of the machine. This box contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
However, some customers have said they failed to see a difference, with one adding, “The tablets don’t dissolve very well in the drawer so don’t think I will be buying it again, unless I’m doing something wrong.” Another commented, “These were cheaper than what I could find in the supermarket, so I got a box. We live in a hard water area, so these are a must. They work well, but some of the individual tablets were completely crushed in the box, and some of the tablets were broken quite badly. Not sure how as there was no damage to the box.”
Robert Dyas is selling HG Service Engineer for washing machines and dishwashers for £8.75, a packet of cleaning solution developed in cooperation with specialist engineers to tackle tough limescale in washing machines and dishwashers. You can also get a Washing Machine Cleaner from Ocado for £2.65, which comes in a 250ml bottle.
