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Get a Super Clean Dishwasher with Vinegar

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Get a Super Clean Dishwasher with Vinegar!I’ve been on quite a cleaning spree here lately!  That always seems to happen after Christmas for me.  We take down all of the decorations, then I crave clean and simple! The latest cleaning experiment on my list was my dishwasher.  I have read that you can get a super clean dishwasher with vinegar, so I had to try it!

Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar

This is what I started with…a coffee stained, icky dishwasher…please tell me this is what yours looks like too!

Vinegar is all you need to get your dishwasher cleanI took this photo of the inside lip of my dishwasher, right where the door connects to the bottom of your dishwasher.  Umm…gross!

Use 2 cups of vinegar to clean and sanitize your dishwasherI filled my trusty Pyrex measuring cup with two cups of white vinegar and ran my dishwasher normally, just like I would if it were full of dishes.

The easiest way to get a clean dishwasherAnd guess what?  It worked like a charm!  My dishwasher is all sparkly clean, and it cost me pennies…whoop! I’m interested in seeing how long it stays clean, but I can definitely say I’ll be using this method to clean my dishwasher every. single. time! So, now I guess I can add this to my other kitchen cleaning tips!  If you have any tips for me, I’d love for you to share them in the comments below!

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  1. Shannon says

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    Did you pour the vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher?

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    • Marlene Abbott says

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      I’d like to know this too

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    • Jessica says

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      You can, but I usually don’t.

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  2. Cathy says

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    Wow, I am so glad I found this – cleaning the dishwasher is my to-do list for tomorrow and this is so simple I’ll be able to cross it off right away. Thank you, thank you, thank you… Cathy

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  3. Theresa says

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    Just wondering if you ever posted about bathroom cleaner and how to clean that soap scum from the glass shower door without buying lime away or something costly?

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    • Loury says

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      I use a razor blade and vinegar then I rub wd-40 with an old rag all over the glass. It seems to keep the soap scum away for a while.

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      • Kim says

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        Spraying the glass doors with Rain-X helps keep soap scum off too.

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    • Kat says

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      I use an SOS pad and a little water. After that whip and chair on the family to use the freaking squeegy on the glass after showering :)

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    • Russell Snyder says

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      I was in a hurry to get my shower cleaned. So, I grabbed my car wash and wax solution and my car wash brush. It took very little time and almost no effort to get the grungy shower and glass door sparkly clean. I was amazed. It’s the only method for shower and tub cleaning that I use now.

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    • Penny says

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      Avon Skin So Soft works great to clean glass shower doors and it leaves a fresh scent.

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      • Jessica says

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        Great tip, thanks for sharing! That stuff is also the BEST mosquito repellent.

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  4. Whitney says

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    So, does this clean the filter as well?

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    • Jessica says

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      I’m not real sure, Whitney…wish I knew!

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      • Margaret says

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        Is it safe for stainless steel interior?

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        • Jessica says

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          Absolutely! I use vinegar to clean all of my stainless steel appliances. ~Jess

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  5. Pat Reish says

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    Did you run the Dishwasher with or without water?

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    • Jessica says

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      Hi, Pat! Run the dishwasher with hot water so it will help disperse the vinegar. ~Jess

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  6. Didi T says

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    Hi. This may seem silly but I’d also like to know if you add the dishwasher detergent. Also, it you don’t feel like celebrating have white vinegar, can you use the brown cider vinegar? Thanks for the tip!

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    • Jessica says

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      I don’t when using this method, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt anything. I don’t use cider vinegar for cleaning, I always use white, but they both are great cleaners, so use what you have :)

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  7. vivian gerard says

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    how do you put the viigar in the dish washer just in the measuring cup and let it go also how do you disinfect kitchen counters

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  8. Desiree says

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    Does the 2 cups of vinegar work in a stainless steel dishwasher also

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  9. Cynthia says

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    Do you use dishwasher soap as well?

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I’m Jessica, a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too! Read More…

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