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How to Get Rid of White Residue in Dishwasher

1/27/2021

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Disclaimer: this post includes affiliate links - you don't pay more but we receive a small commission from purchases made after clicking.
So if you're wondering how to clean your dishwasher, more specifically, looking into removing residue from hard water, this is the post for you! I too have that icky white film on dishes, glasses, and inside of my dishwasher! My husband even complained that the glasses SMELLED! WHAT!?

​I'm not quite up to the task of making a homemade dishwasher detergent, and read how damaging vinegar and other things can actually be for your dishwasher. But I wanted something environmentally friendly, a more natural dishwasher detergent. I checked the EWG Database, they have great guides and a huge database where they rate products' safety based on the chemicals they include (THE best to search for the best environmentally friendly cleaners).

Please note, this is NOT SPONSORED, I simply bought some products that scored REALLY well on the EWG database and seemed to have great reviews for getting rid of white film in dishwasher, and figured I'd share how they worked for me, in case they might work for you!


Supposedly Lemi Shine products use citric acid to break down hard water residue and whatever is contributing to your cloudy dishes. Seventh Generation Dishwasher Detergent is a great environmentally friendly dishwasher detergent (and according to GE, dish detergent packs do better than liquid, but be careful if you have little ones at home who may mistake them for candy), but the Lemishine Booster is what really really did the trick. It didn't get my glasses 100% crystal clear but got them to about a 90, and cleaned the dishwasher completely.

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Watch the video to see how they did (links under the video to purchase, if so inclined):
Do you have another technique for getting rid of white hard water residue? Are your glasses completely clear and spotless?? I'd LOVE to hear your tips, share in a comment below!!!!
8 Comments
Kelli A link
1/27/2021 02:48:24 pm

We do not have the white calcium build up but we do get the orange rust residue. Everything I use is harsh or requires extreme elbow grease to get off.

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Amber Myers
1/27/2021 06:10:52 pm

I need to be sure to do this! I hate that white residue.

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Lavanda Michelle link
1/27/2021 06:56:45 pm

Ill make sure keep this in mind when cleaning next time. The white residue makes so many thing unpleasant to look at. I also bet it will smell very great after those products. Thanks for sharing!

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Mommy Sigrid link
1/28/2021 09:19:17 am

These are exactly what we need. The other day, my father in law and I were discussing the white residue on our glasses caused by water. I wish we have these products here.

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Stephanie Jeannot link
1/28/2021 09:51:45 am

I thought vinegar was good to use for all cleaning projects. I had no idea it could damage your dishwasher. That’s good to know.

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Cindy E Ingalls link
1/28/2021 11:59:55 pm

Wow, that's amazing! I'll try 7th generation!

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Nidhi
3/31/2021 10:40:12 pm

Wow, very impressive result. I need to try 7th generation cleaning products.

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Amber Ludwig
4/5/2021 08:56:30 am

We have a water softener so this doesn't happen to us thankfully. But I bet this gives the dishwasher a great clean anyways! Totally doing it! Not to sound dumb, but I didn't know they neede to be cleaned until just recently lol! And Im 35!!

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