happyscooter
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Post by happyscooter on Nov 14, 2012 12:33:04 GMT -5
does anyone know the recipe for cleaning the inside of my dishwasher with vinegar? it is getting stained, we don't put really dirty dishes in there with ketchup and other stuff to drip off onto the bottom. But it isn't as clean as it used to be. isn't there a 'hint from heloise' that i could use? baking soda, vinegar? you run it through with an empty machine and it cleans it. we have used name brand detergent and also off brand, powder and liquid and gel caps. any ideas?
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iamme
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Post by iamme on Nov 14, 2012 12:49:53 GMT -5
Tang (1/2 the container).
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Post by thyme4change on Nov 14, 2012 12:51:38 GMT -5
I also use a product called Lemi-shine, and my dishwasher is now amazing! Of course - that is mostly for hard water, I think. I don't know, but the product changed my life, so I tell everyone about it. If you have hard water, go buy a case of Lemi-shine and use it every time.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2012 12:52:40 GMT -5
Scrub it with a bleach or bleach alternative product.
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thyme4change
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Post by thyme4change on Nov 14, 2012 12:54:09 GMT -5
You can also scrub it with Comet, Bon-ami or Bar Keepers. And then put a gallon of white vinegar in it and run it twice.
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chiver78
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Post by chiver78 on Nov 14, 2012 13:03:16 GMT -5
have you tried a Magic Eraser? those things are amazing!
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Nov 14, 2012 13:52:23 GMT -5
Do you have hard water? That produces stains that take more effort to get rid of. Google for suggestions.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Nov 14, 2012 14:58:34 GMT -5
A packet of lemonade or lime koolaid (without the sugar). Put it in the soap dispenser and run a cycle. And it smells nice  |
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Post by justme on Nov 14, 2012 16:20:40 GMT -5
I also use a product called Lemi-shine, and my dishwasher is now amazing! Of course - that is mostly for hard water, I think. I don't know, but the product changed my life, so I tell everyone about it. If you have hard water, go buy a case of Lemi-shine and use it every time. If the inside of your dishwasher isn't stainless steel you can use plain old lemon juice. I think lime works as well. |
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Post by kittensaver on Nov 14, 2012 16:27:24 GMT -5
If Tang and Lime Kool-Aid can slick-shine the inside of a dishwasher, what is it doing to the inside of a person?  :-( |
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Nov 14, 2012 16:29:48 GMT -5
kitten - its the citric acid that cleans it. Probably not good for your teeth though!
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Post by midjd on Nov 14, 2012 16:30:52 GMT -5
Lemi-Shine is the bomb.
I also noticed a lot less residue inside the dishwasher when we switched from the Cascade liquid packs to the Finish Powerball (or whatever it's called).
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kittensaver
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Post by kittensaver on Nov 14, 2012 16:31:22 GMT -5
kitten - its the citric acid that cleans it. Probably not good for your teeth though! Or the health of your intestinal lining/microvilli . . . just sayin' . . .  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2012 16:36:33 GMT -5
Eco friendly: To get your dishwasher smelling clean again, the first thing you should do is clean the filter according to the manufacturer’s directions. Then, use white distilled vinegar to dissolve water spots and deodorize the inside. Pour 2 cups of white vinegar into a bowl and then place it upright on the lower or bottom most rack. Run the machine on the short or energy efficient cycle and your done! Simple as that, and now you have a clean and deodorized dishwasher.
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Post by happyscooter on Nov 15, 2012 8:09:33 GMT -5
The stains were behind the silverware holder on the door. It is the length of the door and I guess food gets stuck back there. I have never had luck with the magic eraser. I took the silverware holder off of the door, spread it out on the top rack and scrubbed the door with Comet. Then I poured vinegar in both detergent compartments and turned it on the hottest water temp it has. It looks good and we are ready for Thanksgiving. Thanks for your help.
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