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Old 06-07-2008, 10:46 AM   #1
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Dishwasher rinse agents help to get your dishes cleaner and dryer – but they sure are pricey. Fortunately, there's a cheap alternative: vinegar.

Here's How to Make the Switch to Vinegar:
1. Finish using up any commerical rinse agent that remains in your dishwasher.
2. Then, unscrew the cap from your dishwasher's rinse agent dispenser, and fill the well with white vinegar.
3. Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual.
4. Refill the dispenser as needed.

Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Rinse Agent:

-No water spots on cups and glasses
-Dryer dishes
-Cleaner dishes
-No harsh chemicals
-A cleaner dishwasher

Bonus Tip:
Dishwasher looking a bit dirty? Fill the detergent dispenser with vinegar (no detergent at all), and run it through a cycle.

This will clean the wash tub, racks and even the heating elements.

Which do you use commercial rinse agent or vinegar?
Which do you like better?
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:38 PM   #2
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I am gonna give this a try. I have some black dishes that never come out looking clean even when I use an expensive rinse agent.
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Old 06-07-2008, 12:54 PM   #3
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Someone on here recommended vinegar and it works great! Thanks for the tip SmilingAngel
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Old 06-12-2008, 08:30 AM   #4
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my mom does this. she opens up the dishwasher right as it starts the rinse cycle and tosses in a cup of white vinegar. she also puts white vinegar through her coffee pot to clean it.
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