There are so many products that can help your dishwasher work more efficiently, that it’s hard to know what is a necessity and what is not. Today Appliance Warehouse Services look at rinse aid, why it’s used and what it can do to help your dishwasher work more effectively.
What is rinse aid?
Rinse aid, or rinse agent, is a surfactant. This means that it can reduce the surface tension of the liquid it’s dissolved in. In the case of your dishwasher, this is water. Put simpler, rinse aid can make water slightly “wetter” and more likely to spread out or “sheet”. This reduces the formation of water droplets that can turn into water spots.
Why use rinse aid in your dishwasher?
Rinse aid is used to prevent water spots which can be a particular problem in hard water areas like London. If you live in London and are experiencing white residue on your glasses or around faucets or drains, then this shows that you have a hard water problem. Using rinse aid in your dishwasher will help to combat water spots or films on dishes which may leave them unsightly.
Using rinse aid can also make your dishes dry faster, this can be useful if you chose to skip heat cycles in order to save energy or notice that after your usual dishwasher cycle has run, your dishes are still slightly wet.
How can I use rinse aid in my dishwasher?
Modern dishwashers will usually tell you when they require more rinse aid in order to help them to run more efficiently via a control panel. To add rinse aid to your dishwasher, you can release the dispenser and fill it up. Always remember to reseal the dispenser before turning your dishwasher on.
What if my dishwasher still isn’t cleaning properly?
If you’ve topped up your dishwasher with rinse aid, but your dishwasher still isn’t cleaning properly, then there may be a further fault that requires an engineer.
