No dishwasher tables? No problem – 5 common household items can be used instead including lemon juice, baking soda, and borax

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We've all been there – a dishwasher stacked full of dirty dishes and no tablets to get the job done.

But what do you do in this instance? Well, before you start emptying everything and furiously handwashing, there are some household items you can substitute for detergent if you're caught short.