You should put Tang in your dishwasher to clean it. Citric acid is good for cleaning a dishwasher. The mild ascorbic acid, i.e. citric acid in fruits like lemons and in drinks with lots of vitamin C like ?Tang? is idealt for cutting through soap buildup that results from putting in too much detergent. It keeps the pump from working too hard and the dishwasher from breaking down prematurely. And that's the On The House tip for today.