James Fleming, appliance expert with home care and maintenance service Frontdoor Related: This 4-Ingredient Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Will Make Every Load Sparkle Rinse aid is a drying agent ...
Some people use vinegar as a natural replacement for rinse aid. While vinegar might reduce spotting, over time its acidity can break down the gaskets and other rubber parts of your dishwasher.