You know that little compartment in the dishwasher for rinsing solution? It’s usually marked as “Rinse Aid.” Confession: I've always ignored it. That's because I didn't know what rinse aid was, and I ...

Confused by the icons on your dishwasher or dinnerware? This video breaks down common dishwasher symbols—from rinse aid and ...

If you want your dishes dry at the end of a cycle, we have three words of advice: Use rinse aid. Dishwashers dry items in a few different ways. Some use electric heating coils; some use fans. Some ...

To clean well, dishwashers need very soft water. This is where dishwasher salt comes in. When it comes to ensuring your plates, cutlery and plastic containers come out bone dry, rinse aid is the key.

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Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...