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. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Clean the dishwasher using 1 cup of white vinegar once every two months to prevent future buildup.
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Tips & Warnings
If the cloudy film is not removed by the white vinegar, the cause of it is etching, which is a naturally occurring phenomenon with some glassware. In this case, use less detergent on the glassware and avoid prewashing.
