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If you're tired of dealing with water spots on your dishes and surfaces, it's time to explore the power of a simple rinse aid. By creating your own DIY cleaning solution, you can achieve spot-free and shiny surfaces without the hassle of harsh chemicals or expensive commercial products.

(ELI5) Why Vinegar (Acid) rinse aid is important.​

Imagine your kitchen table is a bit messy with some sticky and greasy spots on it. You want to clean it up, so you grab a surface cleaner. Now, this cleaner needs to be really good at removing those sticky and greasy spots. That's where vinegar, which is an acid, comes in handy!

Vinegar contains a special acid called acetic acid. This acid is great at breaking down and dissolving things like grease and grime. When you spray vinegar-based cleaner on the table, the acetic acid goes to work by attacking and loosening up those sticky and greasy spots.

But why does the acid in vinegar do this? Well, the acid molecules in vinegar are like little superheroes. They have a special power that helps them grab onto the molecules of grease and grime and pull them apart. It's like they have tiny hands that can break down the sticky stuff into smaller pieces, making it easier to wipe away.

So, when you wipe the surface with the vinegar-based cleaner, it picks up all the broken-down grease and grime, leaving your table nice and clean. The acid in vinegar helps to make the cleaner more effective in removing those tough spots that water alone might not be able to get rid of

(ELI5) Why rinse aid is important.​

Imagine you have a magic wand that can make things disappear, but sometimes when you wave the wand, a little bit of dust or dirt gets left behind. That's where a rinse aid comes in!

When you use a surface cleaner, it helps to remove dirt and grime from the surface. But sometimes, even after you clean, tiny bits of the cleaner can be left behind. These bits can make the surface look dull or streaky, and they can be hard to remove.

A rinse aid is like a special helper that you add to the cleaning process. It works by making the water slide off the surface more easily, without leaving any residue behind. It's like giving the surface a nice, clean shower after the cleaning is done!

The rinse aid helps the water to spread evenly and form a thin, transparent layer that dries quickly. This layer helps to prevent spots and streaks from forming on the surface, leaving it shiny and clean.

So, using a rinse aid in a surface cleaner is important because it ensures that the surface is thoroughly cleaned and doesn't have any leftover cleaner or residue. It helps to make things sparkly and streak-free!

Recipe​

• 500ml (500 Parts) Water
• 15ml (15 Parts) White Vinegar
• 15ml (15 Parts) Dish Soap
• 7.5ml (7.5 Parts) Dishwasher Rinse Aid

If you're looking for a simple and effective way to clean your glass surfaces, such as windows, mirrors, and glass table tops, you might want to consider making your own glass cleaner using isopropyl alcohol. This DIY glass cleaner is not only easy to make, but it's also much cheaper and more eco-friendly than buying commercial glass cleaners that are often filled with harsh chemicals.

Recipe​

• 240 ml (16 Parts) of water
• 60 ml (4 Parts) of isopropyl alcohol (at least 70% concentration)
• 15 ml (1 Part) of white vinegar
• A few drops of essential oil (optional)

Instructions​

1. Combine the water and isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.
2. Add the white vinegar and essential oil, if using.
3. Screw the cap on the spray bottle and shake well to mix all of the ingredients.
4. To use the glass cleaner, spray it directly onto the glass surface and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel.
5. For best results, use a microfiber cloth or a squeegee to avoid streaks.
6. Store the glass cleaner in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight.

Overall, making your own glass cleaner using isopropyl alcohol is a simple and effective way to keep your glass surfaces clean and shiny without spending a lot of money or exposing yourself to harsh chemicals. Give it a try and see the difference for yourself!

Words of wisdom​

Put on good upbeat music or a good TV show while you do it.

Don't think you have to "do it all at once". If you only have 5 minutes, do one thing. And that's fine. It's one less thing to do.

Don't overthink it. You mostly don't need anything special. Honesty, warm water and dish soap can clean 80% of your house.

Room Routines​

Kitchens​

1. Put warm water in the sink. Don't overfill, but enough to dunk a rag.
2. Put a teaspoon of good dish soap in it and swish around.
3. Get a clean cloth. Wet it with soapy water, squeeze out excess water and wipe down the counters.
4. Dunk, squeeze, wipe down the stove, rinse, and wipe the extractor fan.
5. Dunk, squeeze, and wipe cupboard fronts, handles, and fridge door.
6. Dunk, squeeze, wipe backsplash. Then, use the same cloth to wipe the sink handle and wash the sink
7. Then drain the soapy water, rinse the cloth with clean water, and rinse the sink.
8. Hang the cloth somewhere to dry well (balcony etc.).
9. Finish by wiping the sink dry.

Bathrooms​

Using the bathroom sink, you can follow the same formula as in the kitchen. But always do sink first, then shower/bath and toilet last.

Lounges, Bedrooms, Dining​

A dry dust rag or duster on surfaces, then a good vacuum of floor and fabrics. And you should be good to go.