Hard water and clear glasses

[Anonymous]

We have Washington Aquaduct water, which is very hard.

Over time our new very clear drinking glasses are becoming cloudy due to the minerals in the (dishwasher) water.

How to reverse this?
How to prevent new buildup?

Thanx!

[Anonymous]

I put vinegar in my dishwasher. Otherwise you can use the recommended rinsing agent. There's a dedicated compartment for it.

[Anonymous]

It's called, a water softener which removes all the minerals. Then you only need half the amount of detergent and never again use rinse aid. Your glasses will be sparkling clean after that and your hair will be soft after a shampoo.

Rinse agents are nasty chemicals that remain on your dishes and aren't very effective. They put a silicone like coating on the dishes so the water doesn't bead up as much. That coating remains on the dishes when they dry.

[Anonymous]

Citric acid in the dishwasher.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's called, a water softener which removes all the minerals. Then you only need half the amount of detergent and never again use rinse aid. Your glasses will be sparkling clean after that and your hair will be soft after a shampoo.

Rinse agents are nasty chemicals that remain on your dishes and aren't very effective. They put a silicone like coating on the dishes so the water doesn't bead up as much. That coating remains on the dishes when they dry.

Untrue. It usually is a surfactant. Soap also is a surfactant. No silicone-like coating. That is a common myth.

https://www.marthastewart.com/what-is-rinse-aid-8677774

[Anonymous]

I have a Bosch with a built in water softener. Love it.