drying. I use a rinse aid in the dishwasher, which helps water sheet off instead of clinging in droplets. A standard dishwasher rinse-aid compartment usually holds enough for several weeks, and refilling it regularly really does help.

If your water is especially hard, consider adding a dishwasher booster designed for mineral-heavy water, or reducing the amount of detergent slightly. I also open the dishwasher door when the cycle ends and hand-dry my best glasses within 10 to 15 minutes. That one small habit has saved me a lot of repeat