Auto D/W Detergent that does not Etch??

[michaelman2]

Anyone know of a powder detetgent that will not etch glassware? I know that Cascade makes a rinse agent that according the the hype eliminates etching. Was wondering if there were a powder (I have to use that in my machine) that is safer?...

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Powder Dishwasher Detergent:

I've not really experienced washing real Fine China, Crystal or very Fancy Dishes/Glasses for quite some time, but my most recent Powdered Dishwasher Detergent I've been using is Wal-Mart's Great Value. It is also listed by Consumer's Reports as a "Best-Buy" Dishwasher Detergent. It is also quite reasonably priced as well. It washes real well and I really don't notice even any Etching problems on my Dishes/Glasses that I normally wash, as mentioned being not Fancy or China or even Crystal.

I hope that this helps you, "BTW" what Brand, Model and how old is your Dishwasher?

Peace and Happy Dishwasher Dishwashing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[super32]

Please

When you figure it out share the secret. The glasses in our bar are looking bad. I've cut back to practically using just plain water. I havnt noticed it on anything else except the bar ware. I did try some cascade rinse agent but I think the damage is too far done. Oh well at about $8-10 for a case of 12 i'll put it on my b-day wish list.

Scott

 

[shanonabc]

well in australia try finish

 

[neptunebob]

I have heard that dishwasher detergents etch because - The dishes aren't dirty enough! The lye in the detergent attacks the soil and if the soil isn't there it will attack anything else. So put some gravy in your glasses and I think you might be fine. Nep

 

[rayjay]

Etching

Etching is sometimes caused by soft water and too much detergent. We have a water softener, and I try and use half the amount of detergent. Also, I have noticed etching on every day glasses when I used the Sani cycle or Sani Rinse, the cause is that the water is too hot along with too much detergent. I have also used Amway dishwasher detergent with good results, but no longer can find a distributor. I also agree with Steve, (sacto teddy bear) that the Wal-Mart brand is very good. If you water is soft, try cutting back on the amount of detergent. Jet Dry or Cascade Rinse Agent also helps.

 

[frigilux]

super32-- I buy all my glassware at a bar/restaurant sales outlet (because you can't beat the prices!) but I notice the cheap glassware tends to etch more easily. Use less detergent and avoid options that add a lot of heat/time to the cycle.

Or, you can do what I do; Get new glassware every year or two. If you're buying from a bar supply outlet, it's cheap. And glassware can be recycled--or thrown at passing cars, if you're so inclined, LOL.

 

[mrcleanjeans]

clearly better

Cascade powders claim to prevent etching with "Shine Shield"

 

[agiflow]

Frigilux

"Or, you can do what I do; Get new glassware every year or two. If you're buying from a bar supply outlet, it's cheap. And glassware can be recycled--or thrown at passing cars, if you're so inclined, LOL."

ROFLMAO while peeing myself.

 

[michaelman2]

Hey Sacto..its a Kitchen Aid, Briva in Sink. Frigilux..you is crazy..lol...I can not wait to throw the old etched glasses at passing cars..hahahahah....

 

[gansky1]

I have softened water and use the WalMart GV brand and sometimes a Crystal Shine brand that still contains bleach - I've never had a problem with etching.

Frigilux - sounds like you'd get along well with the crazy lady on the Simpsons that spouts nonsense and throws cats at people!

 

[toggleswitch]

Nothing sux like a _ _ _ _ _-lux

I for one can't wait to meet Friglux.

We know for sure it is NOT a contraction of *FRIGID yet LUXURIOUS.*

 

[super32]

Frigilux you are off the hook! I do like the idea though. I will remember that the next time I run out of eggs or liquid soap.

I use to use the quick wash cycle on the F&P but whenever a lip stick glass goes in, the quick wash doesnt cut it. I would then use normal wash with the eco option. Since you mentioned it I think most of the glasses are about 5 yrs old, we bought them when we moved in the house.

 

[frigilux]

FIVE YEARS?! If you've been putting glassware in da machine for five years and only now have some etching, I want YOUR secret!

gansky-- ...spouts nonsense and throws cats at people? Mom, is that you?

toggle-- my talent is the ability to climb in and out of my tv set. Took years to perfect. But I meet a lot of interesting people.

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Use of other Dishwasher Detergents:

I've used Cascade Powder and Liquid and Electrosol Powder and Tablets {until the Maytag Service Tech advised against Tablets} and honestly after reading the Issue of Consumer's Reports about Dishwasher Detergents and finding out that the Wal-Mart "Great Value" Brand of Dishwasher Detergent, was rated as a "Best-Buy" I started using it and I like it the best over all the others I've tried through the years. I've also tried some others of Generic Grocery Store Brands and I still prefer and like the Wal-Mart "Great Value" Dishwasher Detergent best of all. I also do use either Cascade Sheeting Rinse Agent or Jet-Dry in my Maytag Taller-Tub/2-Rack Dishwasher Rinse Dispenser and I've almost always used the Auto-Wash Cycle for my Loads. I have everything come out great looking.

"BTW" thank you "rayjay" I'm glad that at least someone else from the Club Site has used Wal-Mart "Great Value" Dishwasher Detergent as well.

Peace and Happy Dishwashing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Kitchen Aid, Briva in Sink:

Hi! Michaelman2 thank you for the Dishwasher info, now how about some input about your "In-Sink" KA Dishwasher, what do you think of it, as far as Capacity, Cleaning, Noise, etc?

Peace and Happy KA In-Sink Dishwashing, Steve
SactoTeddyBear...

 

[whirlcool]

In our totally BOL GEMORE dishwasher we alternate between regular Cascade and Walmart GV. There doesn't seem to be a difference except that the DW smells a little better with Cascade. We can't believe that a machine this cheap and old cleans as good as it does. The control only states "On/Off" & "Wash" and there is a switch for heated/air dry. It wakes the dead when it runs, but it is completely on the other side of the house from our bedroom and we turn it on just as we go to bed for the night.
I guess I am old fashioned, if something is working properly and works well I just can't bring myself to upgrade even though we can easily afford it.
We buy our glasses at Crate & Barrel, they last about 6-7 years or so and the set we have now is three years and still no etching.

 

[DADoES]

I've been using WM GV for a couple years. Probably haven't used anything else with the DD. Etched glasses, well, all my daily stuff is very old and etching or not doesn't matter. The newer stuff I rarely use.

 

[frigilux]

I use Cascade Pure Rinse formula simply because it is available in HUGE boxes relatively inexpensively at Sam's Club. I go through a lot of the stuff.