Yes, you could just use white vinegar as a natural rinse aid replacement for your dishwasher – that’s what I have been using for years. However, I thought I would experiment and see if I could find an option that gave me even better results. And, guess what? I did!!
Just three ingredients for this one, and it really does work wonders.
Dishwasher Rinse Aid
Makes: 210 g Prep time: < 5 min.
Ingredients
- 70 g citric acid
- 70 g boiling water
- 70 g clear alcohol
Method
1. Add citric acid and boiling water to a bowl and mix until citric acid has dissolved.
2. Add clear alcohol and stir to combine, then allow to cool.
3. Transfer into a jar or bottle (with lid).
To Use
Fill your dishwasher rinse aid compartment with the solution as required.
Recipe Notes
I have worked out my compartment size is about 120 g/ml but you will have a little left over. If so, store it in a glass jar (I keep any extra in a dark cupboard, but the fridge will help extend shelf life further).
Use the cheapest (plain) vodka you can find.
I trust that you will make the decision on whether this formula is suitable for your dishwasher. I cannot take any responsibility if your dishwasher doesn’t agree with this recipe.
15 Comments
Do you still need to use salt ?
I don’t use salt, no.
Oh I’m definitely adding this to my list of DIY. I’ve recently bought your book so working my way through slowly ☺️ 🙏
Work like a charm – 5 🌟
I must try this! I use low tox dishwasher tablets which I’m generally happy with, but could use a bit of extra help with water marks. This is crazy easy to make! Thank you!
(I think I accidentally replied to a comment instead of creating my own…. whoops!)
70g of which alcohol?
we have cheap 99.9% isopropyl alcohol. still 70g?
I would reduce the amount by at least half, and make up the rest with hot water.
I always used vinegar until I found this recipe but this is so easy and I get excellent results since using .
Thank you Krissy
What are the measurements for citric acid, water and alchol?
Hi Gail, I’m not sure which measurements you’re after – it’s in the recipe, 70g each of citric acid, water and alcohol. I always use grams to measure as it’s the most consistent. Happy making – great recipe this one!
Hi, can i just use alcohol instead of vodka
I can’t see why not – what do you have? I’ve only ever used vodka which is about 40% alcohol.
I only have 70% alcohol on hand! Now I didn’t know when if it would be too strong
I would dilute it further, so use around half the amount of alcohol required in this recipe.
I use isopropyl alcohol and it works fine. The ascorbic acid seems to dissolve in hot water and doesn’t seem to need boiling water but maybe my Vit C power is different. I use food grade powder, which may dissolve more easily. This is a great recipe for rince aid and I’ve been using it now for a couple of months and we have very hard water but no mineral deposits on the dishes. Thanks!