Sometimes, you run out of dishwasher detergent, and instead of buying more, you look for a homemade option. But there are some ingredients you shouldn't use.

Use a mild, non-abrasive dishwasher detergent. Fully rinse all silverware before loading it into the dishwasher. Remove silverware from the dishwasher as soon as the cycle is finished to prevent ...

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Microplastics may be added to cleaning products to provide an abrasive property (with ... or shed microplastics include laundry and dishwashing detergent pods and liquid capsules; toilet bowl ...

Avoid steel wool or abrasive pads since they can easily ... Fill with hot water and add one automatic dishwasher detergent pod. Bring water to a boil and then lower heat to simmer.

While you can wash crystal in a dishwasher if you take all the right precautions, we'd recommend against it. Over time, abrasive detergents can mark and scar the crystal. Full-lead crystal is less ...