Comments on: WSBT-TV: The Amazing Dishwasher http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:30:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Shelly http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11742 Shelly Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:07:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11742 When I watched the video it stops just as you were getting to the recipe so thanks for typing it out. If you mentioned anything else helpful like the Jet Dry substitute after that could you post that as well since I didn't get to watch that part! We don't have a dishwasher right now but are moving in 2 weeks and will have one so this was good timing for me! Thanks! When I watched the video it stops just as you were getting to the recipe so thanks for typing it out. If you mentioned anything else helpful like the Jet Dry substitute after that could you post that as well since I didn’t get to watch that part! We don’t have a dishwasher right now but are moving in 2 weeks and will have one so this was good timing for me! Thanks!

]]> By: SAHMmy Says http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11743 SAHMmy Says Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:55:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11743 I'm a huge fan of Borax--never thought to use it in the dishwasher! Can't possibly be any more toxic than the premade dish detergent. I'm wondering: if Kool Aid and Crystal Light can clean your dishwasher, what the heck do they do to your intestinal system as they go through? :) I’m a huge fan of Borax–never thought to use it in the dishwasher! Can’t possibly be any more toxic than the premade dish detergent. I’m wondering: if Kool Aid and Crystal Light can clean your dishwasher, what the heck do they do to your intestinal system as they go through? :)

]]> By: *carrie* http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11744 *carrie* Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:43:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11744 We accidentally hit the "quick wash" button just last night. I was surprised to see the dishes looked completely clean. I wonder why they offer so many cycle options?!<br /><br />Also, to save energy, we never use the heated drying cycle. We accidentally hit the “quick wash” button just last night. I was surprised to see the dishes looked completely clean. I wonder why they offer so many cycle options?!

Also, to save energy, we never use the heated drying cycle.

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11745 Frugal Dad Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:30:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11745 Enjoyed your segment on saving energy by efficient dishwasher use. I'm going to go home and check for a "light wash" option on our model - I think we've always just used "Regular wash" or whatever the defaul setting was. Enjoyed your segment on saving energy by efficient dishwasher use. I’m going to go home and check for a “light wash” option on our model – I think we’ve always just used “Regular wash” or whatever the defaul setting was.

]]> By: Amy http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11746 Amy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:47:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11746 Nicole- I hope I answered the question about toxicity (I was typing it as your comment came through)<br /><br />I did get a film on my dishes the first time I tried it, but I think it was because I was not using a rinse aid (1/4 cup vinegar)<br /><br />I would recommend giving it a shot with the vinegar and seeing what works for your dishwasher. If it isn't proving to work best, try adding a dash of the store-bought stuff and see if that gives it the boost you need.<br /><br />I know Stephanie from StopTheRide.net had some troubles and experimented with it. <br /><br />It works really well in my new dishwasher, but I struggled with the recipe before that (BUT I also did not have a water softener which has made ALL the difference in the WORLD to my dishes)<br /><br />Natalie- I haven't added a citric drink mix yet, but one of our readers did say that you should never use citric stuff in a stainless steel interior because it will ruin your dishwasher. I do use the drink mixes (mine is not stainless steel interior) to clean my dishwasher when it is empty. I use Crystal Lite (no sugar, no color) and it works well for cleaning the interior of the dishwasher.<br /><br />I hope that helps!! Love this discussion! Nicole- I hope I answered the question about toxicity (I was typing it as your comment came through)

I did get a film on my dishes the first time I tried it, but I think it was because I was not using a rinse aid (1/4 cup vinegar)

I would recommend giving it a shot with the vinegar and seeing what works for your dishwasher. If it isn’t proving to work best, try adding a dash of the store-bought stuff and see if that gives it the boost you need.

I know Stephanie from StopTheRide.net had some troubles and experimented with it.

It works really well in my new dishwasher, but I struggled with the recipe before that (BUT I also did not have a water softener which has made ALL the difference in the WORLD to my dishes)

Natalie- I haven’t added a citric drink mix yet, but one of our readers did say that you should never use citric stuff in a stainless steel interior because it will ruin your dishwasher. I do use the drink mixes (mine is not stainless steel interior) to clean my dishwasher when it is empty. I use Crystal Lite (no sugar, no color) and it works well for cleaning the interior of the dishwasher.

I hope that helps!! Love this discussion!

]]> By: Amy http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11747 Amy Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:43:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11747 I found this recipe on TreeHugger.com, which I have always considered to be a reliable source for good "green" information and care for my family. It is much better on the environment because most dishwashing detergents have phosphates in them. According to that site, "Phosphates come from the same family of chemicals commonly used by farmers to fertilize crops. When phosphates wind up in waterways like rivers and coastal areas, they can “fertilize” algae populations, leading to large algal blooms which in turn can choke out plant and animal life in aquatic ecosystems"<br /><br />I think it is up to you what you feel comfortable with. I had not read that on About.com before, but there is all sorts of conflicting information out there on what is best for our bodies and our world. <br /><br />I definitely wouldn't recommend eating Borax, but one tablespoon (mixed with equal parts baking soda and some salt) diluted to the degree it would be in an entire load of dishes...I think you will be okay :)<br /><br />I hope that answers everything!! I found this recipe on TreeHugger.com, which I have always considered to be a reliable source for good “green” information and care for my family. It is much better on the environment because most dishwashing detergents have phosphates in them. According to that site, “Phosphates come from the same family of chemicals commonly used by farmers to fertilize crops. When phosphates wind up in waterways like rivers and coastal areas, they can “fertilize” algae populations, leading to large algal blooms which in turn can choke out plant and animal life in aquatic ecosystems”

I think it is up to you what you feel comfortable with. I had not read that on About.com before, but there is all sorts of conflicting information out there on what is best for our bodies and our world.

I definitely wouldn’t recommend eating Borax, but one tablespoon (mixed with equal parts baking soda and some salt) diluted to the degree it would be in an entire load of dishes…I think you will be okay :)

I hope that answers everything!!

]]> By: Nicole http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11748 Nicole Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:37:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11748 Hi, I have been looking for a homemade version of dishwashing detergent. Every article I found the reviews were always negative and it left a film. Have you had any problems with this recipe? I never even thought of the toxicity of this. Before I mix it up I thought I would get your reviews. Hi, I have been looking for a homemade version of dishwashing detergent. Every article I found the reviews were always negative and it left a film. Have you had any problems with this recipe? I never even thought of the toxicity of this. Before I mix it up I thought I would get your reviews.

]]> By: Anonymous http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11749 Anonymous Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:13:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11749 Wouldn't the toxicity of borax be a concern when using it on dishes? (I read on about.com that less than 5g can kill a child.) I do use borax in my homemade laundry detergent, but I'd be a little scared to use it on my dishes. -Bea Wouldn’t the toxicity of borax be a concern when using it on dishes? (I read on about.com that less than 5g can kill a child.) I do use borax in my homemade laundry detergent, but I’d be a little scared to use it on my dishes. -Bea

]]> By: Natalie W. http://momadvice.com/blog/2008/03/wsbt-tv-the-amazing-dishwasher/comment-page-1#comment-11750 Natalie W. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:20:00 +0000 http://momadvice.com/blog2/?p=962#comment-11750 Amy,<br />Thanks for the tips! The recipes for dishwashing detergent that I've normally seen online include lemon kool-aid for the citric acid and scent. Have you ever included that in your dishwashing detergent? Thanks! Natalie Amy,
Thanks for the tips! The recipes for dishwashing detergent that I’ve normally seen online include lemon kool-aid for the citric acid and scent. Have you ever included that in your dishwashing detergent? Thanks! Natalie

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