Feb
20
2012

DIY Dishwasher Cleaner

by Kimberlee

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Check out this tip from Real Simple: Run an empty dishwasher with one packet of lemonade flavored Kool Aid to get rid of lime deposits and iron stains. Evidently this flavor of Kool Aid contains citric acid which does the trick. I’d say that’s a pretty good investment of $.10-$.20!

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karen b February 21, 2012 at 11:09 am

this sounds great was wondering though would the off-brand work? I have some pkgs of that & thought I would try them instead of buying the name brand.

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Kimberlee February 21, 2012 at 11:52 am

I have no idea Karen, but I am sure it wouldn’t hurt anything to try.

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victoria athens February 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm

Is that an unsweetened package of kool aide?

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Kimberlee February 21, 2012 at 12:52 pm

The article didn’t say, but I am betting that unsweetened would be better. The citric acid is the ingredient you want. No need to pay for extra sugar. :)

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Susan March 16, 2012 at 7:40 pm

Orange Tang or Lemon juice or anything with high citric acid will work too

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Deja July 25, 2012 at 9:33 am

used some chunky pld country time lemonade, amazing!

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