Comments on: Ask Frugal Momma: The Amazing Dishwasher http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:42:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mommy http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-23257 Mommy Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:25:01 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-23257 Great post. One thing that no one ever taught me (and I did once) is never use dishwashing soap like dawn, etc in your dishwasher. Not only will you have bubbles filling your kitchen, but you'll also have to do several "WATCH closely" runs of the dishwasher filled with vinegar and salt to remove bubbling residue. Great post. One thing that no one ever taught me (and I did once) is never use dishwashing soap like dawn, etc in your dishwasher.

Not only will you have bubbles filling your kitchen, but you’ll also have to do several “WATCH closely” runs of the dishwasher filled with vinegar and salt to remove bubbling residue.

]]> By: Jana http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-20084 Jana Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:03:53 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-20084 I found this blog because I ran out of diswasher liquid and needed a replacement. Great suggestions! Regarding the concern about Borax, on the back of the Borax box it says that it can be used in diswashers. It says "add 1/4 cup can be placed in the bottom of the dishwasher to reduce spots and film from dishes and glasses." The last thing I need is a broken dishwasher. I would never have used it as a dishwasher soap if Borax didn't specifically state it was safe. I found this blog because I ran out of diswasher liquid and needed a replacement. Great suggestions!
Regarding the concern about Borax, on the back of the Borax box it says that it can be used in diswashers. It says “add 1/4 cup can be placed in the bottom of the dishwasher to reduce spots and film from dishes and glasses.” The last thing I need is a broken dishwasher. I would never have used it as a dishwasher soap if Borax didn’t specifically state it was safe.

]]> By: Molly's Dad http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-18659 Molly's Dad Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:01:26 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-18659 From http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/about Dishwasher * Boost the cleaning power of your dishwashing detergent by removing hard water minerals and residues from the wash water. * Add 1/4 cup 20 Mule Team® Borax in the bottom of the dishwasher to reduce spots and film from dishes and glasses From http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/about

Dishwasher

* Boost the cleaning power of your dishwashing detergent by removing hard water minerals and residues from the wash water.
* Add 1/4 cup 20 Mule Team® Borax in the bottom of the dishwasher to reduce spots and film from dishes and glasses

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15786 Anonymous Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:16:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15786 I have had terrible trouble with chalky film on my dishes. I found that if I used cascade it was the worst. After some experimenting with making my own diswasher detergent, I found that the borax and baking soda didn't quite get out the coffee stains, etc. So I switched back to regular detergent. However, my dishes were chalky again. So I did an experiment, I ran the short cycle and filled the closed cup with regular detergent and the outer cup with borax. It seems to work great. I have had terrible trouble with chalky film on my dishes. I found that if I used cascade it was the worst. After some experimenting with making my own diswasher detergent, I found that the borax and baking soda didn’t quite get out the coffee stains, etc. So I switched back to regular detergent. However, my dishes were chalky again. So I did an experiment, I ran the short cycle and filled the closed cup with regular detergent and the outer cup with borax. It seems to work great.

]]> By: BoschFamily http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15787 BoschFamily Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:41:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15787 Thanks for the tip on using citrus mix drink to clean out inside of dishwasher.<br /><br />I'm going to try it tonight. Thanks for the tip on using citrus mix drink to clean out inside of dishwasher.

I’m going to try it tonight.

]]> By: Kevin P http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15788 Kevin P Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:19:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15788 I've been using a 50/50 mix of Borax & Washing Soda for my dishwasher the past month. <br /><br />Everything comes out with a white chalky film on it. Normal commercial powered detergent was working fine. I only changed due to going "green" and trying to save $$$.<br /><br />I called the makers of 20 Mule Borax and they stated they recommend NOT using their product in the dishwasher for this very reason and my problem is common.<br /><br />I live in Florida, so our water is hard. I've tried using less and more of the mixture but still get the same poor results.<br /><br />I purchased the 7th Generation powder as it's "green" but very expensive.<br /><br />Any other suggestions? I’ve been using a 50/50 mix of Borax & Washing Soda for my dishwasher the past month.

Everything comes out with a white chalky film on it. Normal commercial powered detergent was working fine. I only changed due to going “green” and trying to save $$$.

I called the makers of 20 Mule Borax and they stated they recommend NOT using their product in the dishwasher for this very reason and my problem is common.

I live in Florida, so our water is hard. I’ve tried using less and more of the mixture but still get the same poor results.

I purchased the 7th Generation powder as it’s “green” but very expensive.

Any other suggestions?

]]> By: Laura B. http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15789 Laura B. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:29:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15789 Amy--my portable dishwasher empties into my sink. When I plugged the sink and watched how much water drained out of the dishwasher during one normal cycle (wash and rinse)it only filled the sink ONCE. So dishwashers really do save water. About pre-rinsing: It is NOT necessary IF you are going to wash the dishes while the food particles are still moist. However, if you don't wash the dishes immediately, the food dries and is too hard for the dishwasher to remove. One other tip I found: the seals inside the dishwasher depend on moisture to remain intact. If a dishwasher is not going to be used for 2-3 weeks (like my mother who will only use hers for company!) you need to dump 1/2 cup bleach and 3 tablespoons mineral oil into the dishwasher to keep the seals from drying out. To remember this, I wrote this in permanent marker along the inside of the dishwasher door where water doesn't reach. Leaky seals can ruin a kitchen floor and floor joists! Amy–my portable dishwasher empties into my sink. When I plugged the sink and watched how much water drained out of the dishwasher during one normal cycle (wash and rinse)it only filled the sink ONCE. So dishwashers really do save water. About pre-rinsing: It is NOT necessary IF you are going to wash the dishes while the food particles are still moist. However, if you don’t wash the dishes immediately, the food dries and is too hard for the dishwasher to remove. One other tip I found: the seals inside the dishwasher depend on moisture to remain intact. If a dishwasher is not going to be used for 2-3 weeks (like my mother who will only use hers for company!) you need to dump 1/2 cup bleach and 3 tablespoons mineral oil into the dishwasher to keep the seals from drying out. To remember this, I wrote this in permanent marker along the inside of the dishwasher door where water doesn’t reach. Leaky seals can ruin a kitchen floor and floor joists!

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15790 Anonymous Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:27:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15790 Something seemed odd about the supposed problem with Borax damaging dishwasher hoses. I checked the 20 Mule Team Borax website and one thing it specifically says is that it will NOT damage plumbing. It is possible that somebody on the customer service line made up an answer when they didn't know it. Borax doesn't damage laundry hoses which are made of the same material. Something seemed odd about the supposed problem with Borax damaging dishwasher hoses. I checked the 20 Mule Team Borax website and one thing it specifically says is that it will NOT damage plumbing. It is possible that somebody on the customer service line made up an answer when they didn’t know it. Borax doesn’t damage laundry hoses which are made of the same material.

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15791 Anonymous Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:47:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15791 Don't say if you got a new 2007 dishwasher soil senor.. I've been looking to see what dishwasher detergent to use with my 2007. DW<br /><br />Cascade 2-in-1 pads is highly rated to get your dishes, pots and stainless steel clean at 95%.<br /><br />Cascade Complete Power is second highly rated to get your dishes pots clean and stainless steel at 90%<br /><br />Costco Kirkland Signture Series Auto Dish Power is only good on dishes at 79%, I've tested it myself and it doesn't clean anything metal as good as Cascade Complete Power. <br /><br />Best method:<br />Sometimes it good to mix 2-in-1 pads and Completed to get 100% clean dishes.<br /><br />I won't use your Boax method that stuff I use on in the washing machine with Tide or Costco Ultra HE Laundary Detergent. Don’t say if you got a new 2007 dishwasher soil senor.. I’ve been looking to see what dishwasher detergent to use with my 2007. DW

Cascade 2-in-1 pads is highly rated to get your dishes, pots and stainless steel clean at 95%.

Cascade Complete Power is second highly rated to get your dishes pots clean and stainless steel at 90%

Costco Kirkland Signture Series Auto Dish Power is only good on dishes at 79%, I’ve tested it myself and it doesn’t clean anything metal as good as Cascade Complete Power.

Best method:
Sometimes it good to mix 2-in-1 pads and Completed to get 100% clean dishes.

I won’t use your Boax method that stuff I use on in the washing machine with Tide or Costco Ultra HE Laundary Detergent.

]]> By: Stephanie http://momadvice.com/blog/2007/03/ask-frugal-momma-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-15792 Stephanie Thu, 05 Apr 2007 07:31:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=1495#comment-15792 Hey I made it! And loved it thanks! Hey I made it! And loved it thanks!

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