How to Clean Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser

Are you tired of dealing with water spots or stains on dishes? These cloudy, whitish marks can make glassware and dishware look dull and dirty. 

They are usually caused by the minerals in hard water that are left behind after water evaporates—diminishing the overall appearance of your dishes and making them look less clean and appealing. 

There’s a solution at hand! Finish Rinse aid is a liquid solution used in dishwashers to enhance the drying process and prevent water spots on dishes. It is dispensed through a dedicated compartment called the rinse aid dispenser.

For sparkling dishes every time, give your rinse aid dispenser a quick clean regularly. This removes built-up residue that can affect performance and keep your dishes spotless. 

Over time, the rinse aid dispenser can accumulate residue, which may hinder its performance. Regular cleaning of the dispenser is essential to remove this buildup, ensuring it functions optimally and keeps your dishes spotless.

Boost your dishwasher’s performance with this guide on how to clean dishwasher rinse aid dispensers and maintain the effectiveness of this additive. 

What is rinse aid? 

Rinse aid is a liquid solution used in dishwashers to speed up drying and remove water spots. It lowers water's surface tension, allowing it to slide easily off dishes, resulting in cleaner, shinier, and streak-free dishware.

For the optimal dishwashing experience, always use top-quality dishwasher detergents and rinse aids. This will leave your dishes streak-free and dry—ready for your next big occasion!

Benefits of using rinse aid

Here are some major benefits of using a rinse aid:

• Keeps food and drink particles from sticking to your dishes at the end of the cycle.
  
  
• Eliminate unsightly water spots that can stain both your dishwasher and your kitchenware.
  
  
• Kitchenware will come out sparkling clean every time, without residue, grease, or water streaks.
  
  
• Saves you time by dispersing droplets on your dishes, ensuring they come out dry at the end of the cycle.

How to use rinse aid for dishwasher? 

Using a dishwasher rinse aid is as simple as using dishwasher detergent. 

1. A rinse aid dispenser is on the inside of the dishwasher door, next to the detergent compartment. 
   
   
2. Just manually fill the chamber to the maximum level, close it, and start your dishwasher cycle. 
   
   
3. The dispenser will automatically release the liquid at the correct time and temperature for each program and cycle. 

How to clean dishwasher rinse aid dispenser? 

Here’s a step-by-step instructions for cleaning your dishwasher’s rinse aid dispenser: 

1. Open the dishwasher door and find the rinse aid dispenser.
   
   
2. Gently take off the dispenser's cap.
   
   
3. Clean the inside walls of the dispenser using warm water and an old toothbrush to remove any residue.
   
   
4. Repeat the process until it is cleaned.
   
   
5. Rinse the compartment with warm water and dry it with a microfiber cloth.
   
   
6. Close the door on the rinse aid dispenser.
   
   
7. Close the door on the dishwasher.
   
   
8. Run a clean-out test wash with very hot water.