Use vinegar to clean a dishwasher. Every few weeks, fill a dishwasher-safe mug two-thirds full with white vinegar, and place on the top rack of your dishwasher. The vinegar loosens soap scum, food particles, and grease from the dishwasher’s walls and racks and washes down the drain. That’s all you need to do.

It can be completed very simply in a matter of minutes:

1. Mix one part oxalic acid with 6 parts warm water.
2. Apply a liberal amount of the mixture to the timber using a brush or sprayer.
3. Use the scrubbing brush to scrub the stains.
4. Allow to dry – the timber will dry without the stains.

1. Mix three parts oxalic acid crystals with one part warm water to create an oxalic acid paste.
2. Apply the paste to the stained areas with a paintbrush and allow to dry.
3. Remove the oxalic acid paste with a wet sponge.

Fill a dishwasher-safe bowl with 1 cup of white vinegar and place it on the bottom of the empty dishwasher. Set the dishwasher to run on a hot water cycle. The vinegar will break down any remaining bits of food, grease, soap scum, residue, and any other leftover grime.

Learn how to clean your dishwasher with vinegar and baking soda in this helpful guide. Run a Cycle with Vinegar: Fill a Tupperware or other dishwasher-safe container with a cup or two of vinegar, and then place it in the top rack. With the rest of the dishwasher empty, run a cycle.

For household cleaning such as scrubbing tubs and counter tops, mix one scoop of OxiClean with enough vinegar to form a paste for stains that require scrubbing. The graininess of the OxiClean will act as a scouring powder, and the vinegar will cut through grease or soap scum.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Rust and Calcium buildup. It actually works well on rust and lime stains. Even like naval jelly on cars or faucets, etc. it is very strong so be careful when using on porcelain or cheap stainless steel.

Plumber in a Can CLR Clog-Free Drain clears almost all household clogged or sluggish drains in seconds without the use of harsh chemicals, acids or lye. It is safe to use on all sound plumbing and works on almost any clog including hair, grease, food and soap build-up.