Vinegar uses

I have discovered that white vinegar is a wonderfully inexpensive substitute for that blue rinse aid for the dishwasher!  Running a cycle with the dishwasher or washing machine empty and a cup of vinegar in the soap dispenser is a great way to clean out the gunk that seems to accumulate in the washer.  Remember to wipe around the edges of the dishwasher and in front of the door (where the floor and the door meet) to clear away "soap sludge."  Cut down on this yucky mess by reducing the amount of dishwasher soap used (a tablespoon is all you need!).