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 ...

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At first glance, rinse aid is only helpful in your dishwasher to help dishes dry faster and make glasses sparkling. However, its cleaning abilities far surpass expectations. In fact, rinse aid is one ...