On Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:17:11 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 4/29/2013 11:05 AM, sf wrote:
> >
> > I read a tip the other day about using white vinegar as a replacement
> > for commercial rinse agents in the dishwasher. I needed to refill the
> > dispenser anyway, so I decided to give vinegar a shot. This is the
> > third load I've run and my dishes are squeaky clean. Yes, I can
> > actually feel (and hear) the difference. I was afraid my glasses
> > would come out spotty, but that hasn't been a problem so far.
> >
> > So, try it the next time you need to refill your rinse dispenser and
> > see if vinegar works for you. YMMV because my tap water is naturally
> > soft, but I think it's worth a shot anyway.
> >
> Thanks, sf, I'll give it a try in the dishwasher.
>
> White vinegar is useful for a lot of things. I use it to clean the
> coffee maker. Also to clean my jewelry. When combined with a pinch of
> baking soda and water it foams like a 1950's sci-fi special effect. It
> cleans non-porous gemstones and silver wonderfully.
>
> http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7
>
> All this simply to say, white vinegar has many good uses.
>
I just learned it's also used as a fabric softener replacement too!


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