Lemonade Kool-Aid as Dishwasher Cleaner

A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.

Lemonade Kool-Aid and a dishwasherMonica Buck

Clean lime deposits and iron stains inside the dishwasher by pouring a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid (the only flavor that works) into the detergent cup and running the (empty) dishwasher. The citric acid in the mix wipes out stains; you don't have to.

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