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Baking Soda in the Dishwasher

June 10, 2009 By 5 Comments

Almost two weeks ago I ran out of dishwasher detergent. So, I grabbed my baking soda, filled the pre-wash compartment, and hoped for the best. I was pleasantly surprised with the results, and have been using baking soda ever since.

I think the key is to only use baking soda in the pre-wash compartment because I am pretty sure it would leave too much residue if it was in both compartments. I also use white distilled vinegar in the rinse aid compartment which works well.

Until I come up with a good homemade dishwasher detergent that doesn’t use borax, baking soda is what’s working for me.

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  • Veggiemomof2

    Perhaps you could substititue baking soda for borax in the homemade recipes?

    I posted about using vinegar in the d/w this week too!

  • Amy Ellen

    I have been wanting to try vinegar in the rinse cup. I'm glad to mentioned that it works for you!

    Thanks,
    Amy Ellen at HealthBeginsWithMom.com

  • Jenny

    I tried vinegar in the dishwasher once and everything came out smelling like vinegar. It made the water and food taste nasty, so I had to rerun the cycle a few more times before the vinegar was off everything.

  • Jackie

    Thanks for your comments, ladies.

    Jenny, I am sorry that you had that happen with vinegar. I have been using it for years in the rinse-aid compartment and never had a problem. I use vinegar in most of my homemade cleaners with no issue.

  • "The Queen of Free"

    I *heart* you. Used baking soda today with great effectiveness. I actually use vinegar in a cup that I put in the top rack. I keep scoring free rinse stuff so I'm still using it.