{"id":121188,"date":"2022-06-30T11:31:33","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T11:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/"},"modified":"2022-06-30T11:31:33","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T11:31:33","slug":"can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I use vinegar as a rinse aid in my dishwasher?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66511eb0735ed\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_vinegar_as_a_rinse_aid_in_my_dishwasher\" title=\"Can I use vinegar as a rinse aid in my dishwasher?\">Can I use vinegar as a rinse aid in my dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_you_substitute_vinegar_for_rinse_aid\" title=\"Can you substitute vinegar for rinse aid?\">Can you substitute vinegar for rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_are_the_ingredients_of_rinse_aid\" title=\"What are the ingredients of rinse aid?\">What are the ingredients of rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_rinse_aid_in_my_dishwasher\" title=\"What can I use instead of rinse aid in my dishwasher?\">What can I use instead of rinse aid in my dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Does_white_vinegar_harm_dishwashers\" title=\"Does white vinegar harm dishwashers?\">Does white vinegar harm dishwashers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_add_vinegar_to_dishwasher_load\" title=\"Can I add vinegar to dishwasher load?\">Can I add vinegar to dishwasher load?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_vinegar_instead_of_rinse_aid\" title=\"Can I use vinegar instead of rinse aid?\">Can I use vinegar instead of rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_can_I_use_in_place_of_rinse_aid\" title=\"What can I use in place of rinse aid?\">What can I use in place of rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#How_do_I_make_my_own_rinse_aid\" title=\"How do I make my own rinse aid?\">How do I make my own rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_you_use_vinegar_instead_of_Jet_Dry\" title=\"Can you use vinegar instead of Jet Dry?\">Can you use vinegar instead of Jet Dry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_you_make_your_own_rinse_aid\" title=\"Can you make your own rinse aid?\">Can you make your own rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_can_be_used_instead_of_rinse_aid\" title=\"What can be used instead of rinse aid?\">What can be used instead of rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_is_a_natural_rinse_aid\" title=\"What is a natural rinse aid?\">What is a natural rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_can_I_use_if_I_don%E2%80%99t_have_rinse_aid\" title=\"What can I use if I don&#8217;t have rinse aid?\">What can I use if I don&#8217;t have rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_dishwasher_without_rinse_aid\" title=\"Can I use dishwasher without rinse aid?\">Can I use dishwasher without rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_vinegar_be_used_as_a_rinse_aid_in_dishwashers\" title=\"Can vinegar be used as a rinse aid in dishwashers?\">Can vinegar be used as a rinse aid in dishwashers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#What_is_a_natural_rinse_aid_for_dishwasher\" title=\"What is a natural rinse aid for dishwasher?\">What is a natural rinse aid for dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_vinegar_ruin_a_dishwasher\" title=\"Can vinegar ruin a dishwasher?\">Can vinegar ruin a dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_you_run_vinegar_through_dishwasher_with_dishes_in_it\" title=\"Can you run vinegar through dishwasher with dishes in it?\">Can you run vinegar through dishwasher with dishes in it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_you_put_vinegar_in_a_full_dishwasher\" title=\"Can you put vinegar in a full dishwasher?\">Can you put vinegar in a full dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Does_vinegar_damage_a_dishwasher\" title=\"Does vinegar damage a dishwasher?\">Does vinegar damage a dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_vinegar_instead_of_dishwasher_detergent\" title=\"Can I use vinegar instead of dishwasher detergent?\">Can I use vinegar instead of dishwasher detergent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_vinegar_in_my_dishwasher\" title=\"Can I use vinegar in my dishwasher?\">Can I use vinegar in my dishwasher?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Is_rinse_aid_the_same_as_vinegar\" title=\"Is rinse aid the same as vinegar?\">Is rinse aid the same as vinegar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-i-use-vinegar-as-a-rinse-aid-in-my-dishwasher\/#Can_I_use_dishwashing_liquid_instead_of_rinse_aid\" title=\"Can I use dishwashing liquid instead of rinse aid?\">Can I use dishwashing liquid instead of rinse aid?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_vinegar_as_a_rinse_aid_in_my_dishwasher\"><\/span>Can I use vinegar as a rinse aid in my dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>you should not put vinegar in the rinse-aid dispenser in your dishwasher. Vinegar is a strong enough acid to melt the rubber gaskets in the rinse-aid dispenser. Bad. Some people suggest running a rinse cycle with the vinegar in a cup on the top rack, and this tactic can work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_substitute_vinegar_for_rinse_aid\"><\/span>Can you substitute vinegar for rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain white vinegar makes a very inexpensive and effective rinse aid and your glasses will still come out looking like these glasses on the right. This tip is pretty simple really. Just open the rinse aid dispenser and fill it with white vinegar instead of commercial Rinse Aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_ingredients_of_rinse_aid\"><\/span>What are the ingredients of rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ingredients: Water, ppg-4-laureth-8 (plant-modified synthetic anti-spotting agent), citric acid (plant-derived pH adjuster), heptyl glucoside (plant-modified synthetic surfactant), ceteareth-25 (plant-modified synthetic anti-spotting agent). Fill the rinse aid reservoir of your dishwasher. Do not overfill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_rinse_aid_in_my_dishwasher\"><\/span>What can I use instead of rinse aid in my dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Create the Rinse Agent Unscrew the cap from your dishwasher&#8217;s rinse agent dispenser, and fill the well with <b>white vinegar. Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual. Refill the dispenser as needed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_white_vinegar_harm_dishwashers\"><\/span>Does white vinegar harm dishwashers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain white vinegar makes a very inexpensive and effective rinse aid and your glasses will still come out looking like these glasses on the right. This tip is pretty simple really. Just open the rinse aid dispenser and fill it with white vinegar instead of commercial Rinse Aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_vinegar_to_dishwasher_load\"><\/span>Can I add vinegar to dishwasher load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>vinegar may not destroy your dishwasher, it&#8217;s not an effective alternative to dishwasher cleaners. The acidic liquid might also react with some parts of the appliance and can, over time, cause rubber gaskets and hoses to deteriorate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_vinegar_instead_of_rinse_aid\"><\/span>Can I use vinegar instead of rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain white vinegar makes a very inexpensive and effective rinse aid and your glasses will still come out looking like these glasses on the right. This tip is pretty simple really. Just open the rinse aid dispenser and fill it with white vinegar instead of commercial Rinse Aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_in_place_of_rinse_aid\"><\/span>What can I use in place of rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just fill the rinse aid dispenser with a little <b>white vinegar, or if you don&#8217;t have a rinse aid dispenser just put a cup filled with vinegar upright in the bottom rack when you run the wash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_own_rinse_aid\"><\/span>How do I make my own rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s never a good idea to mix chemicals. Then follow these simple steps to create your own: <b>Unscrew the cap from your dishwasher&#8217;s rinse agent dispenser, and fill the well with white vinegar.<\/b><b>Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_vinegar_instead_of_Jet_Dry\"><\/span>Can you use vinegar instead of Jet Dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A couple months ago I ran out of the Finish Jet Dry rinse aid and in a pinch, used white vinegar in our new Bosch 800+ series DW. <b>The white vinegar seems to work just as well and every thing feels cleaner to the touch. There is no residue, and I always could feel the Finish\/Jet Dry residue on everything.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_make_your_own_rinse_aid\"><\/span>Can you make your own rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Then follow these simple steps to create your own: <b>Unscrew the cap from your dishwasher&#8217;s rinse agent dispenser, and fill the well with white vinegar.<\/b><b>Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual.<\/b><b>Refill the dispenser as needed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_used_instead_of_rinse_aid\"><\/span>What can be used instead of rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just fill the rinse aid dispenser with a little <b>white vinegar, or if you don&#8217;t have a rinse aid dispenser just put a cup filled with vinegar upright in the bottom rack when you run the wash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_rinse_aid\"><\/span>What is a natural rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain white vinegar makes a very inexpensive and effective rinse aid and your glasses will still come out looking like these glasses on the right. This tip is pretty simple really. Just open the rinse aid dispenser and fill it with white vinegar instead of commercial Rinse Aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_if_I_don%E2%80%99t_have_rinse_aid\"><\/span>What can I use if I don&#8217;t have rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dishwasher users wonder whether they can substitute white vinegar for rinse aid for a natural, cheap alternative. In this case, <b>white vinegar with 5% acidity or less is a suitable substitute for rinse aid, at least when it comes to water spots and better drying.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_dishwasher_without_rinse_aid\"><\/span>Can I use dishwasher without rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you simply care about sanitized dishes, then rinse aid isn&#8217;t particularly important to the process. What rinse aid does is it is mixed with the rinse water to coat your dishes. This means when it is used, the dishes are actually already clean and sanitized. The rinse aid is what helps your dishes dry faster.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vinegar_be_used_as_a_rinse_aid_in_dishwashers\"><\/span>Can vinegar be used as a rinse aid in dishwashers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, <b>you should not put vinegar in the rinse-aid dispenser in your dishwasher. Vinegar is a strong enough acid to melt the rubber gaskets in the rinse-aid dispenser. Bad. Some people suggest running a rinse cycle with the vinegar in a cup on the top rack, and this tactic can work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_natural_rinse_aid_for_dishwasher\"><\/span>What is a natural rinse aid for dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hydrogen Peroxide<\/b> It is an ideal homemade dishwasher rinse aid as it helps to combat smells while leaving your dishes (and dishwasher) sparkling. While you can use hydrogen peroxide as a rinse aid on its own, for best results I recommend adding essential oils such as lemon.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_vinegar_ruin_a_dishwasher\"><\/span>Can vinegar ruin a dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, vinegar can actually damage your dishwasher if you don&#8217;t use it correctly. Vinegar is awesome because it can be used to clean practically everything (and then your house smells like yummy chips for an hour afterward!). But there are a few surface types and materials where vinegar should be avoided entirely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_run_vinegar_through_dishwasher_with_dishes_in_it\"><\/span>Can you run vinegar through dishwasher with dishes in it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think you need to clean the dishwasher with bleach to get rid of musty smells and visible mold, but you don&#8217;t. <b>You can do the job with vinegar and baking soda, both of which are safe for dishes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_vinegar_in_a_full_dishwasher\"><\/span>Can you put vinegar in a full dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Use vinegar to clean a dishwasher. Every few weeks, fill a dishwasher-safe mug two-thirds full with white vinegar, and place on the top rack of your dishwasher. Run the dishwasher on the normal cycle with hot water for extra sterilization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_vinegar_damage_a_dishwasher\"><\/span>Does vinegar damage a dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>vinegar may not destroy your dishwasher, it&#8217;s not an effective alternative to dishwasher cleaners. The acidic liquid might also react with some parts of the appliance and can, over time, cause rubber gaskets and hoses to deteriorate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_vinegar_instead_of_dishwasher_detergent\"><\/span>Can I use vinegar instead of dishwasher detergent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can use distilled white vinegar as a dishwasher detergent substitute. The acidic quality of distilled white vinegar will cut through any greasy residue on the dishes and work just as well as other cheap alternative to dishwasher tablets. Fill a bowl with one-half cup of vinegar and place it on the top rack.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_vinegar_in_my_dishwasher\"><\/span>Can I use vinegar in my dishwasher?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Plain white vinegar makes a very inexpensive and effective rinse aid and your glasses will still come out looking like these glasses on the right. This tip is pretty simple really. Just open the rinse aid dispenser and fill it with white vinegar instead of commercial Rinse Aid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_rinse_aid_the_same_as_vinegar\"><\/span>Is rinse aid the same as vinegar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just fill the rinse aid dispenser with a little <b>white vinegar, or if you don&#8217;t have a rinse aid dispenser just put a cup filled with vinegar upright in the bottom rack when you run the wash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_dishwashing_liquid_instead_of_rinse_aid\"><\/span>Can I use dishwashing liquid instead of rinse aid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many dishwasher users wonder whether they can substitute white vinegar for rinse aid for a natural, cheap alternative. In this case, <b>white vinegar with 5% acidity or less is a suitable substitute for rinse aid, at least when it comes to water spots and better drying.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can I use vinegar as a rinse aid in my dishwasher? First, you should not put vinegar in the rinse-aid dispenser in your dishwasher. Vinegar is a strong enough acid to melt the rubber gaskets in the rinse-aid dispenser. Bad. 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