DISHWASHER HACK | DETERGENT SUBSTITUTE | USEFUL DURING LOCKDOWN 

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Thank you so much Esther Joy! 🙂

Very useful video Hats off to you.. really appreciate your effort ❤️

Thanks Julie.

Thank you. You are just being too kind!!!

Hi Revati, i would not recommend Vim liquid or for that matter any manual wash cleaning liquid to be used in the dishwasher. These liquids cause foaming which is not right for the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents are formulated in such a way that there is hardly any foam during the wash cycle. What I have shared here is only a temporary solution as I have clearly mentioned in the video. I had made this during the lockdown period when there was short supply of detergents. So, please avoid using this in a regular basis. Thanks.

Yes. Ok. Got it. Thanks fr clearing my doubt so patiently. Btw I am really enjoying the dishwasher. It's very useful and dishes are very clean

Thank you Daisy. Thanks for appreciating my efforts.

Thanks for sharing

@@BhuvanaAdi is this diy tablets are harmful to LG or Samsung dishwasher mechine...plz.... reply... because dishwasher tablets price is high in Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩

In the long run it is not good for any machine. It will damage the machine.. Try to use detergent specially made for dishwashers. This was made during Covid when detergents and tablets were in shortage. You can use detergent, rinse aid and salt instead of tablets which are expensive. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thank u so much....

Thank you Deepak. Hope you find this helpful.

Thanks that you liked it.

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No you cannot.

Yes you can. But go low on the liquid initially, till you find out how little liquid be enough to get clean dishes.

Hope you try this and find it useful.

Please do not use surf excel as it is for hand wash and produces lot of foam. Use Excel matic that too only front load (either powder or liquid) which will give very less foam. Any detergent that causes more foam should not be used in dishwasher. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thank you sister.

Could you please share the Amazon product link? Thank you

Thanks for sharing. I have just been contacted by Bubblenut a few days ago who want me to try it and share my experience. I shall soon post a review in my channel.

amzn.to/2ALt0HJ Please check this.

@@BhuvanaAdi oh that's good..Will certainly watch your review👍

@@BhuvanaAdi what I liked more about it was made in india .local pe vocal😀

Thank you Kiran.

You're welcome.

@sam I, actually many people were enquiring about detergent/tablet substitute in this lockdown period. Hence I posted this video. This is just a emergency/short term substitute which worked for me. It may not work for everyone. This is not a permanent or long term solution. Detergents/tablets have slowly started becoming available more often these days and it is better to buy and use them as soon as they are available. Salt is for hard water and rinse aid is for shine and drying. In case these are not available, on a short term basis, the machine can be used without these by setting salt and rinse aid settings to zero. In case the water is very hard and affecting cleaning, one could add citric acid at the start of rinse cycle. This somewhat makes up for the absence of salt. I have mentioned this in the video. Hope this clarifies. Thanks.

Thanks for your suggestion. I had suggested exactly this, to one of my viewers' query about substitute, before making this video. Even during normal times when detergents are available and being used, I have time and again maintained that soaking is the best practice for efficient and best cleaning. I've been doing this from the time of hand washing of vessels too. We never let the utensils dry before washing. Soaking eases out the particles and grease stuck on the dishes and gives out perfect cleaning results.

Ok

Actually for these utensils, a long high temperature cycle should have been used but I use the short cycle. And here I have used a substitute detergent (garment detergent) which may have limited cleaning power in utensils. So the combination of the detergent and short cycle has given this result. But yes, a dishwasher does not do physical scrubbing and hence in most heavy stain cases, it can give just about 90 - 95% cleaning if the correct program and temperature are chosen. The balance if any, however becomes very soft that it can be removed by light scrubbing. I have shown this in one of my videos. Thanks for sharing your views and thoughts.

You're welcome! Hope you find this useful!

Yes very useful aunty mom.. ♥️

Hi Siddhesh, thank you. Normal household storage supply is sufficient. But if water is from overhead tank, the tank should be at least 5 metres above your house.

@@BhuvanaAdi oh....ohkk.... This is a very important info that you have provided here.... Thank u so much for your guidance mam

Hi, haven't tried anything other than this. Whenever I try out something new which gives good results, I'll definitely share with my viewers. Thank you.

Hi Dileep, For the TDS indicated by you, I would suggest setting salt at H1 and rinse aid at L1. If you are getting white scales or less drying, then increase to H2. But I feel it should not be necessary. I think a bit of trial ans error over a period of time will help you arrive at the exact setting to suit your dishes and water. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thank you for the reply

Hi Paramita, You can try to wash aluminium in quick cycle and see whether it comes out well. It depends on the water quality. I am able to clean my aluminium in my dishwasher in short cycle. Please check my video of washing aluminium in dishwasher - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kxKvLCLmNuc.html For steel, I use both Prestige and Vinod SS cookers. Sharing a few buying links below - amzn.to/2zxQWhT - Prestige Value pack (2 cookers) amzn.to/3ceCjNE - Vinod SS Cooker 2.5 Litre You could also watch my video showing induction friendly, dishwasher safe cookware - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cs42mEFD3Ho.html Thank you.

You are welcome. 👍

Thanks Kumar. I'm not sure about this. I'm still researching.

Borax and citric acid will react to produce boric acid, sodium citrate, and water. In her concoction baking soda reacts with citric acid. This is simple acid-base chemistry, which it appears she doesn’t understand. Oh well...this is YT!

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt All of us need not be a chemistry professors here but since you sound like one, do consider sharing your vast knowledge about alternates to the detergents.. Comments are free, lets use it constructively.

What exactly do you mean by not being washed properly? Can you please specify the problem? Also please let me know your water hardness and corresponding salt and rinse aid level settings.

Try using citric acid in the rinse cycle. Or place half a cup of vinegar in the upper rack during rinse cycle.

in IFB Which model you used..... Kaunse bhi IFB brand me ye trick use kr sakte h kya.... Kitne time se ye trick use kr rahe ho ap

IFB Dishwasher kaisa h review...pls bataye.... Accha h na

@@prajaktabhole1919 it's good I used that trick once or twice Baking soda and vim liquid 2 to 3 drops

IFB dishwasher India mein bahut salon se hai, popular brand hai.

Thank you Sanjoy.

No, this is just a temporary solution. In this substitute we're using normal dish wash liquid like Pril/Vim which is not suitable for a dishwasher as it causes foam. So in the long run it is bad for the machine. You can use whenever you are not having detergent. Hope I've clarified your doubt.

Can i use washing soda instead of soap for long run??

Sorry Anika, though I've read that people make detergents using washing soda, I'm not so sure about this.

Hi Priya, Reduce quantity of Ariel. Btw is it top load detergent or front load. Because top load detergent will cause foam. Use only front load washing machine detergent. In case you're using dish wash liquid along with baking soda, do not use more liquid as this will cause foaming which will be difficult to remove and will damage the machine.

Hi Yuga, yes it is quite difficult to get these consumables during this lockdown. The machine cannot be run without salt, even if you are having soft water and kept salt to zero. Use of rinse aid is optional. What I would advise is click on the purchase and if it says out of stock, then on the right side you can sign up to get notified when it becomes available. Suddenly some stocks come and gets exhausted quickly. I am giving detergent link below - amzn.to/2LtgeBy Detergent amzn.to/2yrMDA2 Rinse Aid amzn.to/2Czq4O3 Salt You can add 2-3 tbsp of citric acid during rinse cycle or keep half cup of vinegar in the top rack . This will improve cleaning and prevent scaling. Thanks.

Hi, thanks for reply. I'm using bosh last 10mnts. Today i run with regular fortune rinse aid + surf cloth detergent powder with vim liduid (ur idea) + no salt . I regularly set deep kadai mode. It was excellent cleaning. It works well. Thank you so much. And will try to place order soon. 👍👍

That's great to hear. Thank you for sharing your experience Yuga.

I think Bosch is better. There are lot of issues with ifb dishwasher

Hi drsurabhijaina, although the latest IFB SX1 seems to have all modern features, I don't have personal experience of using IFB dishwasher. Based on personal experience of using Bosch for 8 and half years I would recommend Bosch dishwasher. I have posted 22 videos related to all aspects of Bosch dishwasher. Please check them out below - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cAPJ-0r_SlU.html Sharing buying link below of BOSCH dishwasher - fkrt.it/yAlDtcNNNN Thank you.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanx

@@avinashs.m3213 thanks

Should I go for series 6 or series 4 of bosch

Thanks Oliver. Hopefully soon.

@yohharuna To use or not use rinse aid is one's choice. If you are not comfortable, you need not use rinse aid. Yes, many people are using vinegar as a substitute so if you want, you could use that. I have read that long term use of vinegar could harm the machine since vinegar is acidic. I think putting vinegar in rinse aid compartment could be harmful in the long run. But as a habit, I just wash the dishes before use (whether hand washed or machine washed). You could follow this if you are using rinse aid. Citric acid can be a substitute for rinse aid but it should not be put in rinse aid compartment but in detergent compartment during the rinse cycle not at the beginning. This is not convenient but a hassle. This is based on some viewers feedback. As such a comfortable alternative for rinse aid is not there. Thank you.

Hi Abhishek, you have not mentioned which program cycle you used. Moreover check the rinse aid setting of your machine. Try setting it to a higher level. Secondly both Bosch and LG use condensation drying method for drying dishes. That's why if you can see the dishes dry after sometime rather than when you open immediately. You've the extra dry option, you can try using that for totally dry dishes. Hope this helps.

Hi Anjana, I am not aware of any natural rinse aid. If your water is fairly soft, you can choose not to use rinse aid. Thanks.

Yes, it is better to stick to branded detergent, rinse aid and salt which are specifically formulated to be used for cleaning in dishwasher. Anything else could damage the machine parts in the long run. What I've shown was only a temporary substitute during lockdown when there was short supply of dishwasher consumables. I have my 9+ years old Bosch and my recently purchased table top Voltas Beko with me, both of which I'm using. Till date I've not done any sponsored video of any product in my channel. I would definitely mention it, if I do any sponsored video.

Yes my machine had salt while using this detergent substitute. Remember although I have made it in a tablet form, this is not a tablet, but only a detergent. If you choose not to use salt, dishwasher will work, but it may not give good cleaning especially if you have hard water. If you have soft water, running without salt will not make any difference. Please read the disclaimer in the video description. This is not a premanent substitute or solution. Thanks.

This was a temporary solution for detergent during lockdown. This is not advisable to use for long run as it could affect the machine. Thanks.

Replacement for rinse aid is white Vinegar!! But please remember that Vinegar should not be poured in the rinse aid compartment. It should be taken in a cup and placed in the upper rack while running a program.

Bhuvana Adi Citric acid is a far better rinse aid than vinegar.

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt thank you. I've never had the need to use either of these as water quality in my house/locality is soft. I'm giving advice based on viewers' feedback, their experiences which they share. Wherever and whenever I'm not sure I do not give any suggestion.

@@BhuvanaAdi can we do it permanently?

Thanks for your request Banumathi. This i tried during lockdown in 2020, when detergents weren't easily available. This is only a temporary solution, as I've mentioned in the video. Dishwashers need special detergents which have multiple ingredients for cleaning. Branded detergents generally give better cleaning. You may find certain videos showing diy detergents/liquids for dishwashers, but I've not tried any of them. Whenever I try out something new and different I would definitely share with my viewers. Thank you.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanks for your reply

This video was made after lot of trials. Many viewers were facing problem of getting detergent during lockdown last year and requested me to give a suggestion for a substitute for detergent. So first of all I would like to clarify that this is just a temporary substitute and not a replacement for dishwasher detergent. It can be used only in case of emergency when nothing else is available. Using this on a regular basis may not be good for the machine. Coming to your question, it is not advisable to use top load washing machine liquid as I think it will cause more foam compared to front load liquid.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thank you madam

Hi Sanjeev, rinse aid is basically for drying and giving streak free dishes. It can be avoided. No, dish wash liquids will cause foaming in the dishwasher and hence should not be used.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks for your feedback.

Have you purchased dishwasher and has the installation person come and installed it? Yes first time filling of salt with water is compulsory before starting to use the dishwasher. First time, please put full 1 Kg at least. Please watch my video on this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pIFZpinuMbU.html If your water is hard then salt has to be set for consumption. If water is soft, then salt setting can be kept at zero if using tablets permanently. Similarly you can keep rinse aid setting zero if you want. I have posted video showing how to set salt and rinse aid in LG dishwasher. Please watch the same : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0o4Iq0Gx0J8.html Thanks.

Thanks a lot

Vim liquid should not be used on a regular basis in a dishwasher. This was just a substitute I suggested during Covid.

It is better to use detergents which are made for dishwasher usage. This will not only give you good cleaning but also will keep your machine in good condition.

Nahi. Dishwasher ke liye dishwasher detergent, salt aur rinse aid karna zaroori hai. Thanks.

I don't remember having made the salt setting to zero. My salt setting is always at H01.

@@BhuvanaAdi l don't understand. Did you use dishwasher salt then, or it remains salt into it?

I've mentioned clearly that this is only a substitute which cannot be used permanently.

Hi, this was just a temporary solution during COVID when detergents were not available. This cannot be used on a daily basis. Salt is a must because, water quality varies from place to place and cleaning very much depends on the water quality.

Have you purchased dishwasher and has the installation person come and installed it? Yes first time filling of salt with water is compulsory before starting to use the dishwasher. First time, please put full 1 Kg at least. Please watch my video on this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pIFZpinuMbU.html If your water is hard then salt has to be set for consumption. If water is soft, then salt setting can be kept at zero if using tablets permanently. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi Yeah i have purchased and installed mam . Thank you mam for your reply , i have cleared my doubt . Nice video mam . Mam i have also done video on this please see it and give suggestions mam . ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JRznj9eYGFE.html , this is the link for video mam . Please like , share and subscribe mam . Thank you .

Add equal amount of laundry detergent and baking soda. And add dish washing gel of very high fragrance. It will do good.

Hi Sharat Jyotsana, thanks for trying out one of the solution. You have not mentioned whether you were satisfied with the cleaning results. Most washing machine detergents come with some fragrance so that washed clothes smell good. I can think of only one thing, try to run a pre wash cycle after the magic cycle is completed. This will also clean the utensils thoroughly and also remove the smell. Or else, place half a cup of vinegar in the top rack, during the rinse cycle. For this you've to open the machine at the correct time. Please try this and share your experience. All the best.

I wasn't very happy with what I tried with the laundry detergent mainly due to the fragrance ma'am. I did try the rinse only cycle too right after the wash was over. Didn't find much difference. So discontinued it. Also I too use Bosch dishwasher. How do I get the 29 min cycle. I have been able to get only to a minimum of 58 mins

I had tried the laundry detergent option in April since my husband too felt a front loading detergent may help ..

Which your Bosch model?

Thanks for sharing. This was just a temporary solution I came out with, as I've mentioned. Results vary from person to person. It depends on hardness of water. I hav ementioned this in the disclaimer. From your experience I feel your water is very hard. Add citric acid at the beginning of rinse cycle in the detergent compartment and I am sure, you will not have the problem of white patches. Did the second solution work? It's after all non foaming front wash detergent plus a few drops of normal dish wash liquid. Even if you take various brands of detergents, a brand which suits and is perfect for one may not be so for another. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience.

Hi Vijayalakshmi, sorry for the delayed reply. Generally white coating on vessels is due to hard water. Can you please share details of your water hardness, salt and rinse aid settings and the detergent and programs you use daily. After knowing the details I can reply to your query. Thanks.

This tablet does not have rinse aid. But you can use without rinse aid. Use of rinse aid is optional. Thanks.

You can check out my channel to see the videos on the Voltas Beko 8 place setting dishwasher which is ideal for 2-3 people. If you have more members, you may have to run the machine more than once. Watch the videos from the playlist below: Voltas Beko DT8S Tabletop Dishwasher: ru-vid.com/group/PLvZ681nV6tYr5zV7rtAy0sU2iPze_7o97 Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanks 😀❤️

Hi Sanjay, as i have mentioned this is just a substitute for a detergent that should be used in case detergents are not available. I made this video during Covid when there was short supply of dishwasher detergents. Salt is required for softening water. So it is always required, as this substitute does not have any salt in it. Thanks. Ideally you

Hi pravallika, since you say that you have soft water, I think finish will work best for you. However what works best for one's requirement and conditions has to be found by trial and error. If you are not happy with Finish, you could try other detergents like Fortune, IFB, or any reputed make. You could watch my dishwasher detergent playlist (link given below) which you may find useful. Ideally for long cycles, tablet works better and for short cycles, detergent powder is more economical. ru-vid.com/group/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6 Yes, a few of my viewers have tried Eureka Forbes water softener salt so you can use it in place of dishwasher salt. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanku mam.. will definitely do trial and error.

Hi Pooja, this is just a temporary substitute which i tried during lockdown when detergent was in short supply. This cannot be used on a daily basis. It will not be good for the dishwasher on the long run. Thanks.

Hi Lavanya, this was only a temporary substitute during lockdown last year, when detergent, salt and rinse aid were not available. It is advisable to use the above three consumables on a regular basis for proper cleaning and good life of the machine.

Hi Raja, Voltas 14 place bahut se log liye hai and khush hai. Vim liquid aur soda nahi use kar sakte hai. Is video mein jo dikhaya hai, wo temporary solution tha lockdown ke samay. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi okk mam

Thanks Frank for sharing this info. This is just a temporary solution I could come up with after a bit of research, at this time of lockdown and non-availability of dishwasher detergents. Baking soda does clean the dishes to an extent and reduces the foam formed by the few drops of normal dish wash liquid whichs helps in cleaning the greasy and soiled dishes.

Bhuvana Adi Why do you have difficulty understanding that baking soda, a base, reacts with citric acid? Why don’t you mix them separately in water and watch as they fizz when they react?

Yes I understand the reaction of acid and base. I've studied chemistry. You have a point. I'll not suggest use of citric acid to my viewers. Thanks.

Bhuvana Adi Citric acid is fine. Sodium citrate is a good water softener and rinse aid. It’s a chelate. The combination is fine. The problem is that you described it inaccurately.

I think Frank, that you're an expert in chemistry and chemical related field from what you've written. Why don't you share your email id. I've certain queries regarding these and I would be happy if you could clarify them. Actually I was looking for a right person with whom I could discuss and get clarifications. Thank you in advance. My id is bhuvanaadis@gmail.com.

@Meena Ravi, can you please let me know your water hardness and the setting? Cleaning much depends on water hardness and the salt setting in your machine.

No you should not use normal hand wash detergent or liquid. It will damage the machine. Also these cause foaming. I have shown this as a temporary substitute only. It cannot be used on a regular basis.

Heat resistant plastic can be washed in 40-50 deg C cycles. Copper being a metal, nothing will happen to it.

Nothing happens to copper as I daily wash my copper bottom vessel in diswaher

Hi Prasad, consumption much depends on water quality and salt & rinse aid setting in your machine. If your salt setting is at H2 and you use one cycle per day, salt will last approximately 2 months. Rinse aid should last anywhere between 1-1½ months. Much depends on which program cycles you use. This figure can just be an indication, it could slightly vary depending on your usage of cycles, frequency of usage, degree of soiling etc.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks, we use Hard water ( borewel)

If your water is hard, your salt consumption (required to soften and give better cleaning) could be slightly more.

@@BhuvanaAdi Thanks, sure I ll use...

Hi Deepesh, this is just s temporary solution I have given which can be used only when you run out of your detergent or tablets. It cannot be used permanently in place of Dishwasher detergent. It will damage the machine, as we're using little bit of normal dish cleaning liquid like Vim/Pril in this. Avoid using this on s regular basis. I've mentioned this in the video and also have written in the description. I request you to please watch the video fully and read the description.

Thank you Hina.

Hi baking soda is different from baking powder. Both have sodium bicarbonate but baking soda is more powerful than baking powder. Thanks.

Bhuvana Adi Baking soda is not more powerful. Baking powder contains an acid which reacts with baking soda when dissolved.

I have tried Zimmer Auframen liquid which is said to be organic without any harsh chemicals. It gives a fairly good cleaning. You could try that out. You can watch the review of the product in the video, the link of which I have shared below: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sW5WvVIh_SI.html I have also shared reviews of various other detergents and tablets in my channel and i have shared the playlists of the videos below: DISHWASHER DETERGENTS/TABLETS/GEL: ru-vid.com/group/PLvZ681nV6tYpjbPPiogP2RIuDgCtx5Hg6 Thanks.

No Humera Shaikh, this is not a permanent solution as I've mentioned in the video and as also written in the description. Because the normal dish wash liquid is not suitable for the dishwasher. In the long run it will damage the machine.

Yes, you place half a cup of white vinegar in the top rack. Your problem of white stains should be solved.

Thank you ma'am. Will try in the next load and revert

@@jojan7 Sure.

Hi, just noticed that you've used epsom salt. Take care, it could make the water hard, if you have hard water and will leave you with white coating on dishes. I see that you have not added 2-3 drops of dish wash liquid along with baking soda?

Epsom salt contains magnesium, a hard water contaminant. The coating is magnesium carbonate, a product of the reaction of magnesium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate. This is what happens when you don’t understand the chemistry involved.

Thank you.

Hi Abhijeet, unless and until you use a water softener at the source, it would not be a wise thing to use a dishwasher with such high TDS of your water. I do not know how you have tested your water for finding the TDS. In any case give your water for testing in a nearby food/water testing lab. Test for the percentage of magnesium and calcium in the water. This would give a clear picture of the TDS of your water. If it is still very high, then i would suggest you make some arrangements for soft water before deciding to buy a dishwasher. Thanks.

@@BhuvanaAdi thanks Ma'am while installing RO , TDS meter shows reading around 1700 , Dishwasher Salt won't work to reduce TDS level ? Which Salt detergent should i use for best result ??

Hi Abhijeet, the purpose of the salt is to reduce the hardness of water. But this works only to a certain hardness level of say 900 ppm. For anything more than this, it would be advisable to install a water softener at the source. Thanks.

Hi, can you tell me if you friend's machine is new? What about your machine, is it new too? Ask her to run an empty cycle, like Auto, without any detergent. Ask her to note the result after the cycle. Also the door should not be closed till it's totally dry.

@@BhuvanaAdi its 2 yrs old GE profile dishwasher. Yes she did run an empty cycle. There's something called sanitizing option should that be done ? Is it ok to use vinegar on top rack and run the cycle ? Please reply.

@@Hello_hi5348 hi, can you give me the model number so that I can try to help you.

@@BhuvanaAdi GE Profile™️ Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher With Hidden Controls Model # PDT825SSJ2SS

@@Hello_hi5348 ok, I'll get back soon. Thanks for sharing details.

Hi Jyoti, add I've clearly mentioned in the video and on the description below the video, it is just a temporary substitute which should not be used on a regular basis. It can harm the dishwasher. I'd done this experiment and shared it with my viewers as many of them were requesting for a solution due to the unavailability of detergents during lockdown last year.

@@BhuvanaAdi ok 👍👍👍

Table salt has anti caking agent and iodine. For water softening what is needed is pure sodium chloride and hence the special salt for dishwasher should be used.

Thanks ,

You can use citric acid but only during the rinse cycle, should not put along with the detergent or the substitute. After the wash cycle is complete, you can open the machine and fill 1-2 tbsp of citric acid in the detergent compartment.

Hamesha use nahi karna hai. Safayi detergent jaise nahi hoga har program mein. Isliye maine isse substitute batayi hoon. Aaj kal online mein bahut sare brand kam daam me bhi milte hain.

Hi mangala, there are many brands of descalers available online. You could use any of them. I am sharing link below - amzn.to/2M5BH2b - BOSCH decscaler amzn.to/2zuQ7X7 - IFB Descaler I have shown video descaling of Dishwasher using Fortune descaler in my channel. Please watch it below - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nEB4O4yxGSk.html Thank you.

You can use this in any dishwasher. But remember this was made during lockdown when supplies were not available. I would not recommend this as a permanent alternative. You could use this only when there is shortage of detergent/tablets. Thanks.

If you're using detergent and your water is on the harder side, you've to use dishwasher salt. Else there will be limescale formation on the dishes as well as the machine parts inside.

Bhuvana Adi okay mam 👍thanks for the reply 😊

This was tried during Covid when there was less or no supply of dishwasher detergents. It is not advisable to use it on a regular basis.

@@BhuvanaAdi ok but what about home-made dishwasher detergent recipes on RU-vid Washing soda, baking soda, citric acid powder, vinegar as rinse aid,

I am not so sure about how that would be in the long run. I haven't experimented with it yet.

@@BhuvanaAdi thnx and pls guide if u find some such economical solutions for daily basis and long run.. Pls inform anytime if u find..I'll be glad n thnkfull to u

@@jitendrachhajed2892 once I come across something or try out myself I will definitely share it for the benefit of my viewers.

Hi Dev, thanks for sharing your experience. It's very nice that you thought differently. I shall try it sometime.

Hi Metilda, that is a good request. I shall try to cover this topic in my future videos. Thanks.

Our tds is above 1000 . But by God's grace becko is giving good result.

Hi Maria, that's good to know. But TDS 1000 need not mean that your water is very hard. The correct hardness can be found out only by testing in the water/food testing lab.

It was just a substitute I tried out during lockdown. It cannot be used as a replacement for detergent.

I've not yet tried pods.