Replace expensive dishwasher rinse aid with 82p product with expert's method (Image: Getty) Bad smells in your dishwasher can be caused by an accumulation of grime and trapped food that create a less-than-ideal cleaning job for you. A simple way to tackle these odours is usually a store-bought rinse aid, but they can be costly. In fact, they can cost around £10 per litre.
Luckily, an expert has a homemade alternative that will leave your dishwasher sparkling and good as new in no time - and it can cost as little as 82p. Nancy Emery, cleaning expert at Tap Warehouse , said the secret lies in a kitchen ingredient you likely use on the regular. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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” Read more Limescale shower screens take five minutes to clean with best household product Bad smells in your dishwasher can be caused by an accumulation of grime and trapped food (Image: Getty) “You can replace it with white vinegar and save around £9. A litre of white vinegar can be bought for as cheap as 82p per litre.” Further disclosing her method, the expert continued: “White vinegar is great for ridding your dishwasher of bad smells caused by trapped food and grime residue.
“For a deep clean once a month, put 250ml of white vinegar in a dishwasher-safe container and pop it on the top shelf of the empty dishwasher. “Run it on a full cycle and this should help to break down any food, grease and soap scum build up inside the dishwasher.” Don't miss.
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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy And that’s not the only use for this noble liquid, as it can also help tackle limescale around your tap edges and nozzles.
To remove limescale from taps, combine equal parts white vinegar and water. Soak a cleaning cloth in this mixture and gently scrub the limescale to avoid damaging the tap's finish. For taps with special finishes like matte black, chrome, or brushed brass, use a solution of 75 percent lemon juice and 25 percent water.
Lightly scrub the tap with a soft sponge and let the solution sit for a few minutes to dissolve the limescale. Rinse thoroughly and always use a soft cloth for cleaning..
