I have been told that you shouldn't use the tablets if you are doing anything other than a normal wash. If you use them on a short or eco wash, the DW really struggles to get rid of all the foam. Apparently this can lead to the DW not performing as well and having a shorter lifespan...
We use eco store ones or bi carb and vinegar and yep, I fill up the bi carb bit and put around 1 tbsp of vinegar in the rinse cycle, sometimes I add a tsp of lemon juice too!
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