How to Avoid Cloudy Film on Glassware

When washing glassware in a dishwasher, it's possible for mineral buildup in the water to leave a cloudy film substance on the surface of your dishes. This is caused by hard water buildup occurring in the dishwasher drain. A technique can be employed to avoid cloudy film from building up on your glassware, and it can be accomplished using a common household item.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the dishwasher. If you have glassware that currently has cloudy film build-up, load them into the dishwasher to be cleaned.

   • 2

     Set the wash cycle to normal and start the dishwasher. This dissolves the hard water buildup in the dishwasher and removes the cloudy film from the glassware.

   • 3

     Clean the dishwasher using 1 cup of white vinegar once every two months to prevent future buildup.