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: 120 g Prep time: < 5 min.
Ingredients
- 40 g citric acid
- 40 g boiling water
- 40 g clear alcohol
Method
1. Add citric acid and boiling water to a glass bowl and mix until dissolved.
2. Add clear alcohol and stir, then allow to cool.
3. Transfer into container of choice.
To Use
Fill rinse aid compartment with mixture, as required.
Recipe Notes
- I have worked out my compartment size is about 120 g/ml but you may 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.
- Click here for the dishwasher tablet recipe.
4 Comments
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.