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We are having a ‘Spring Summer clean’ here at the moment and I decided to find out how to clean our dishwasher naturally – without any chemicals.

What you need:

  • White vinegar
  • Baking soda

Method:

  • Wipe seals and grimy edges with white vinegar.
  • Empty and clean the bottom filters (clean any food away).
  • Pour 1 cup of vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher.
  • Run dishwasher on hot quick cycle.

I tried this today and our dishwasher came up sparkling new, try it and let me know how you go. Please add your comments below.

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  • Oh i love this idea and so much cheaper than the products from the supermarket. I am going to try it this weekend as my dishwasher is due for some loving.

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  • This sounds much cheaper than store bought, too.

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  • thanks for the tip – I will use it

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  • These two household staples are a wonder.

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  • Terrific! So much cheaper than store bought dishwasher cleaner, and grey water friendly too.

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  • I just did this with my dishwasher! It worked brilliantly and was much cheaper than the dishwasher cleaner products available.


    • Money saved is definitely a budget winner! :)

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  • Good old handy and reliable vinegar – a household winner!

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  • Awesome. Thank you. I will tell my mum as I don’t have a dishwasher

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  • This is a great, cheap way to clean your dishwasher! However…Vinegar is ascetic acid and baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (ie- chemicals)- the reason this works is due to a chemical reaction. I know it might seem like simple semantics but there is a big difference between “chemicals” and “harmful or harsh chemicals”. Calling this chemical free is incorrect- many people are now hugely paranoid about “chemicals” and in a mostly unnecessary way!


    • To me the word “soda” gives me the impression that it has salt in it. I wouldn’t use it on a metal surface.



      • Do you think just white vinegar and water would work? I don’t use my dishwasher a lot but it has developed a strange smell ???

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  • White vinegar and baking soda are so versatile.

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  • I’m sure it’s functioning great. I love these articles about cleaning with natural products!! Thank you!!

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  • My dishwasher needs this wonder treatment. Thanks for posting.

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  • Will definitely gives this a go. It costs so much in dishwashing tablets. Any saving is good news.

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  • Lke it

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