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31 secret household cleaners (you already own)

Learn how to clean your house with things already in your cupboard. These easy household cleaners are tough on grime but easy on your wallet.

White vinegar has many uses for cleaning, like helping to clean your dishwasher.

Wash the dishwasher  

To clean the inside of your dishwasher, fill the detergent cups with whichever one of these four products you have on hand: ½ cup white vinegar or a few tablespoons of powdered laundry bleach, Tang or lemon-flavored Kool-Aid (lemon is the only flavor that works). Then run the empty machine through a complete cycle.

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White vinegar has many uses for cleaning, like helping to clean your dishwasher.

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