Run out of dishwasher tablets, what else can I use?

[ImASlatternGetMeOutOfHere]

I seem to remember someone saying that you can use something other than the tablets but I can't remember what. Having brain freeze.

Your neighbor's dishwasher tablet. Works a treat.

Well it's NOT washing up liquid

I guess vinegar and lemon juice would work.

the sink works great for me (with hubby infront obviously):0)

I have used washing up liquid and assuming you don't overdo it or open the door too soon it works OK.

I accidentally used fabric softener tabs once and everything came out lovely and clean but I wouldn't like to recommend it!

nothing - pop to the shops, or wait til the morning. although, if i was more pissed i would be tempted to try a bit of washing powder...

Orm - believe me, I used very little. I think I just have an very efficient agitator (that sounds like I'm married to Karl Marx doesn't it? ).

LOL dont use washing up liquid!! remembers staff memember doing this and soap bubbles everywhere!

Neighbours don't have dishwashers, I'm considered posh around here but then I tend to cook rather than have takeaways.

I have read several times about the perils of using washing up liquid so won't be trying that.

Is it bicarbonate of soda I have read about using?

I've also tried Fairy before and the house was nearly eaten by the soap bubble mountain. Took me an hour to find DD in the kitchen.

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Soda crystals? Vinegar?

Ohh! soda crystals! I have those, will chuck some in and see what happens. Wish me luck ladies :)

ImASlatternGetMeOutOfHere, You muight need Washing up liquid AND hand power, surely you will be able to cope until you can buy some tablets.

I am actually stunned that one would be so lost that they have to ask what to do when they cannot use their dishwasher.(disclaimer, really not judging, just amazed)

LOL! I know how it sounds but there are 5 of us and I do a lot of baking as well as cooking from scratch but I also have a condition where I cannot stand for long and washing and drying would really kill me. I am having problems getting on top of the housework as it is which is why I frequent the slatterns threads.

Dishwasher just finished, am off to check it so will be back with an update on how clean my dishes are in a minute.

According to google, its baking soda and borax for the cleaning bit and then white vinegar instead of rinse aid

Well everything was sparkling but there was a bit of residue left on the things so I ran a quick wash and it was fine.

*Scootergirl I have some baking soda and white vinegar but no borax. Will try it without borax and see what happens.

You could save a lot of money by just running it with soda crystals.
Love the idea of rooms full of bubbles from using washing-up liquid!

ImASlatternGetMeOutOfHere, I give you my mother of 4 backing mad tip of the day "never ever bother drying the dishes, if you leave them on the draining board long enough they will dry on their own." It does work when I do it anyway!

I should definitely join the slattern thread but I fear I might be a no hope case even there!

Slight hijack, where do you buy Borax? I was told it is great on tough stains like tomato sauce (laundry) and that Tesco did sell it. Not the Tescos arround here it seems though.

Boots or somewhere like Wlkinsons or Robert Dyas or an independant ironmongers type shop for Borax.

I am finding it useful as I can do a list and then slowly work my way through it and it is empowering to see things dropping off and seeing the difference in the house. I do 15 minutes work and then 15 playing with DS and then we do 15 minutes rest.

I did do a few items by hand and they are air drying on the draining board now.

Thanks

I do a lot of lists as well but hardly ever see them through Things get done "when I can".

Come and join us on the slatterns thread. We are a nice bunch and won't bite.

Interested to hear baking soda can do a dishwasher load. Did read somewhere not to put vinegar in a stainless steel inside finish as the high temps can erode and cause rust? I have occasionly used laundry powder which has worked well.

I always use a tiny bit of washing up liquid and a small squirt of bleach every time I use mine plus a tablet so I'm sure without a tablet it wud be fine