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Yes, I do it all the time. I usually throw in a tablet and a cup full of vinegar in my dishwasher. I find it boosts the cleaning power of the detergent and I get much cleaner dishes as a result. I also use it as my rinse aid. With this combination, I find that I don't have to run empty cleaning cycles as I almost never get any buildup from the detergent/dirty dishes. The vinegar not only helps clean the dishes, but it also keeps your dishwasher clean.
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Homemade Dishwasher Detergent?
Dishwasher detergent can get expensive. Homemade dishwasher detergent is cost-effective and often works better than store brands. Simply mix one cup of borax, one cup of baking soda, one-half cup of kosher salt and 15 packets of unsweetened lemon- or orange-flavored drink mix. Store the mixture in a container with a tight lid and shake before each use. Use one tablespoon of detergent for each load. To prevent cloudiness, add white vinegar to the dishwasher's rinse-aid compartment.
Is it safe to mix vinegar and dawn dishwashing liquid?
I ran out of cascade, filled my dishwasher dispenser with vinegar and a squirt of dawn, and my dishes came out sparkling clean
Can you use white vinegar and dishwasher detergent to clean calcium out of a hot tub?
Yes. The calcium in the tub is mainly Calcium Carbonate mixed with a few other mineral salts (copper oxide - give it a greenish hue, etc). CaCO3 reacts readily with acids (bicarb of soda is CaCO3 - mix it with vinegar or lemon juice - in the sink). A stronger acid (car battery acid) would work better and faster but are harder to get hold of and more precautions must be taken. Also, most dishwasher detergents contain 'limescale removers' which act in much the same way.
Is it safe to mix washing soda and vinegar together?
No, it is not safe to mix washing soda and vinegar together as it can create a chemical reaction that releases harmful fumes.
Is there an eco safe dishwasher detergent that I can make at home?
Yes, you can make an eco-friendly dishwasher detergent at home using ingredients like baking soda, washing soda, citric acid, and salt. Combine them in a jar and use about 1-2 tablespoons per load. This option is safer for the environment and avoids harmful chemicals found in conventional detergents.
Why does hydrogen have a chemical reaction with vinegar?
there is a reaction because laundry detergent is a base and vinegar is an acid so when you mix them together a chemical reaction will occur
Is it safe to mix vinegar and bleach to effectively kill weeds?
No, it is not safe to mix vinegar and bleach to kill weeds. The combination can create toxic fumes that are harmful to humans and the environment. It is best to use these substances separately for weed control.
How much trisodium phosphate should you mix with laundry detergent?
I've researched it. American brands have .5% mix of phosphate, while brands in Mexico have 5-7% mix. For a mix of 1%, half a teaspoon to a cup of detergent would work. If your locality bans the sale of detergents with phospates, you can add that much to laundry detergent. A small amount should be added to dishwasher detergent.
No more dishwashing detergent what can i use instead?
Many people have found a combination of Borax and baking soda to be effective. Tweaking this cobination to work best in your dishwasher may take some time, but it's well woth it cosidering the cost savings compared to dishwashing detergent. Also, some have used vinegar in place of jet dry. Check with the manufacturer of your dishwasher to be sure that this won't void your dishwasher's warranty.
Is dishwasher gel bad for your dishwasher?
No it isn't! Just mix the dishwasher gel with a certain amount of water and thats it!
Can nickel bronze cutlery go in the dishwasher?
Not really. The nickel is, but "bronze" is a copper alloy. Generally, it's the reactive detergent that stains or pits the copper. You could sterilize it with the hot water after cleaning detergent residue out of your washer. Otherwise, a safe effective and inexpensive polish is a paste made from salt and vinegar. Don't get too abrasive with the salt, dissolve it in a little hot vinegar first - then dunk and rub to desired finish before rinsing and drying before restoring them. I like to rub a few drops of culinary edible oil to my cloth in the final "polish" phase before re-storage to protect the finish. Speaking of finish... Depending on the age and manufacturer, some have protective coating before anything you do would penetrate the oxidized copper in the bronze alloy mix. The great thing about salt and vinegar is NO noxious residue to consume. Best wishes! I think bronze ware is the most beautiful setting in the world. I even like it rustic and oxidated or mottled - just gorgeous, and quality pieces with a good alloy mix can last several lifetimes and counting...
Why does detergent allow oil and water to mix?
The detergent molecule contains both nonpolar hydrophobic parts that mix with oil and polar hydrophilic parts that mix with water.
