To clean well, dishwashers need very soft water. This is where dishwasher salt comes in. When it comes to ensuring your plates, cutlery and plastic containers come out bone dry, rinse aid is the key.

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People are only just realising there is a cheaper alternative to dishwasher rinse aid that costs just 60p and is probably already in your cupboard. Once you have a washing machine there are a number ...

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Households are only just discovering there's a bargain alternative to dishwasher rinse aid that costs merely 60p and is likely already sitting in your kitchen cupboard. Once you've got a dishwasher, ...

If you are dealing with cloudy glassware that you just can't get clean, try this simple dishwasher trick for glasses that ...

Blocked pipes and failing to clean properly are among the most common dishwasher problems. But if you buy from a reliable brand, you're much less likely to encounter them in the first place. We've ...

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