Dear Heloise: What do you suggest for cleaning the inside a dishwasher?—A Reader, via e-mail

To remove white spots caused by hard-water mineral buildup in your dishwasher, you can use good ol’ vinegar.

When the dishwasher is empty (NO dishwasher detergent), start a regular cycle. Let the dishwasher run for a few minutes (the bottom should begin filling up with water). Add 2 to 3 cups of cheap white vinegar to the bottom of the dishwasher, close the door and let the cycle finish. Stubborn stains may require another run-through. To keep the hard-water deposits at bay, ru...

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