BLITZ guides
Ella Wilson
Cleaning Formulation Chemist, MSc in Chemical Engineering, 12 years formulating household cleaning products
Ella Wilson is a household cleaning formulation chemist with 12 years in consumer cleaning products and formulation research. She holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering. Her work centres on descaling, surfactants, grease removal and mineral deposits: what each ingredient does, and where it helps or falls short. On the BLITZ guides she covers the science behind ingredients, formulations and cleaning performance.
Guides
- Washer Still Smells After Cleaning? 8 Things the Cleaning Cycle Misses Reviewer
- Best Washing Machine Cleaner in Canada (2026) Reviewer
- Best Dishwasher Cleaner in Canada (2026) Reviewer
- Finish Dishwasher Cleaner Alternative: BLITZ vs Finish in Canada Reviewer
- Glisten Dishwasher Magic Alternative: BLITZ Tablets vs the Bottle Reviewer
- Lemi Shine Machine Cleaner Alternative: BLITZ vs Lemi Shine Dishwasher Cleaner Reviewer
- Clorox Toilet Tablets Alternative: BLITZ vs Clorox vs 2000 Flushes Author
- Tilex Mold & Mildew Alternative for Caulk, Grout and Washer Seals Author
- Best Coffee Maker Descaler in Canada (2026): 8 Picks Compared Reviewer
- Nespresso Descaling Kit Alternative: BLITZ vs Nespresso in Canada Reviewer
- Keurig Descaling Solution Alternative: BLITZ Tablets vs the Keurig Bottle Reviewer
- Bleach-Free Toilet Tank Tablets vs Chlorine Tablets vs Scrubbing: Which Should You Use? Reviewer
- Mould Gel vs Bleach Spray for Black Caulk, Grout and Washer Seals Author
- Washing Machine Cleaner vs Vinegar: What Washer Makers Say and What Each Costs Reviewer
- BLITZ vs ACTIVE: Washer and Dishwasher Cleaner Tablets in Canada Reviewer
- Ice, Lemon Peels or Vinegar: What Actually Cleans a Garburator? Reviewer
- Coffee Maker Descaler vs Vinegar: What 7 Brands Say, and What It Costs Author
- How to Clean a Top-Load Washer (LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE) Reviewer
- How to Clean a Samsung Washer: Self Clean, the Flashing Light, Seal and Filter Reviewer
- How to Clean an LG Washer: Tub Clean, the tCL Code, Seal and Filter Reviewer
- How to Descale a Nespresso Vertuo, Model by Model (and the Orange Light) Reviewer
- How to Descale a Keurig, Model by Model (and the Descale Light) Reviewer
- Hard Well Water: Testing, Iron and Manganese Stains, and Scale Author
- Vinegar or Bleach to Clean a Washing Machine? What Each Maker Allows Author
- Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets: BLITZ vs Affresh Reviewer
- Black Shower Caulk and Grout: Remove the Stains or Recaulk? Reviewer
- Mould on a Front-Load Washer Gasket: How to Remove the Black Stains Reviewer
- Septic Tank Cleaning Products: What to Avoid, What's Fine and When to Pump Author
- Toilet Bowl Ring by Colour: What It Is and How to Remove It Safely Author
- Garbage Disposal Cleaner vs Drain Cleaner: What Each Does, and What to Use When Reviewer
- How to Store a Countertop Ice Maker for Winter, a Trip or a Move Reviewer
- How to Clean a Front-Load Washer Gasket: Folds, Drain Holes and a Weekly Routine Reviewer
- Why Does My Dishwasher Smell? What Each Smell Means and How to Fix It Reviewer
- Coffee Maker Cleaning vs Descaling: What's the Difference? Reviewer
- Citric Acid vs Vinegar for Cleaning Appliances: The Chemistry and What Makers Say Author
- Coffee Tastes Bitter, Sour or Like Vinegar After Cleaning? What to Check, in Order Reviewer
- White Film on Dishes and Cloudy Glasses: The Vinegar Test and 6 Fixes Reviewer
- How to Load a Dishwasher for Cleaner Dishes, Rack by Rack Reviewer
- Why Does My Ice Taste Bad? 7 Causes in a Countertop Ice Maker, and the Fix Reviewer
- How to Remove Fingerprints from a Stainless Steel Fridge (Without Streaks) Reviewer
- Front-Load Washer Smell: Seal, Drawer or Drain? How to Find the Source and Fix It Reviewer
- Why Does My Coffee Suddenly Taste Bitter? 10 Checks and Fixes Reviewer
- Dishwasher Cleaner Tablets vs Liquid: Cost, Steps and Which to Pick Reviewer
- Hard Water Buildup in Appliances: Signs and Fixes, Appliance by Appliance Author
- What Builds Up Inside Your Appliances, and How Often to Clean Each One Reviewer
- Black Flakes in Your Washing Machine: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them Reviewer
- How to Remove Limescale from a Coffee Maker, Brand by Brand Reviewer
- Best Stainless Steel Cleaner for Appliances: How to Choose (2026) Reviewer
- Mould Stains in the Kitchen: Sink Caulk, Grout, Fridge and Dishwasher Seals Reviewer
- Are Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets Worth It? Who Needs Them and What They Cost Reviewer
- How to Clean a Garburator (Garbage Disposal) Safely, Step by Step Reviewer
- How Often Should You Clean Your Washing Machine? What LG, Samsung and Whirlpool Say Reviewer
- How to Clean an Ice Maker, Step by Step (Countertop, Portable and Undercounter) Reviewer
- Coffee Maker Cleaner Tablets: How to Use Them in Every Type of Machine Reviewer