Automatic Dish Machines Detergents...

[danemodsandy]

ALDI

Someone mentioned the ALDI gel; I use it and have been very happy with it. It's called Reeva; I use the lemon-scented variety. It's a chlorine-based formula.

European members note: I'm referring to ALDI in America, so ALDI formulations and brand names may be different where you are.

 

[peteski50]

Dishwasher Detergent!

Actually they used to sell both Electrosol and Calgonite seperatly. I never did like Electrosol from years back. It used to make the dishes taste like soap. But that was so many years ago, I should give it another try. I did like Finish also and they took that off the market here also. But Cascade and Calgonite were my favorates. I would like to see Finish and calgonite come back to the USA.
Peter

 

[westyslantfront]

I used Cascade for years but switched to Electrasol because it has chlorine and I find it does a better job than Cascade.

Ross

 

[mickeyd]

$ave

If you're trying to conserve water, those main-wash-only tabs work so well, that you can skip some of the three water changes if you're in the mood. My DW does a pre-wash, rinse, and rinse before the main wash, so I skip two of them, selecting Light Wash, and the dishes come out perfectly clean with just one rinse before the wash. Full disclosure: Press Temp Boost.

Try it, and let us know.

 

[launderess]

Can only use the "Normal" cycle on my Kenmore 18" (pre-wash,wash,rinse) when items are either same day loaded and or lightly soiled, otherwise it has to be the "Heavy" cycle (wash, rinse, wash,rinse). Always used heated wash cycles.

We are big on oatmeal (organic Irish or rolled), with ground flax meal, nuts and dried fruits for beakfast, and most all dinner meals have rice. Once those things sit around and dry for a day or so, they take some effort to shift. Find the normal cycle leaves lots bits scattered about the dishware, not matter how well scrapped,and or much detergent/rinse aid is used. The only other remedy would be to pre-rinse dishes before going into the machine, and that is something I simply will not do; for once you start that you might as well take some detergent on a sponge and be done with it.

L.

 

[mickeyd]

Love my oats too, L

Always put a squirt of Dawn and hot water in the oat pan, and the slops just fold out like whipped cream.

 

[spankomatic]

Cascade pure rinse powder is what I use in the Bosch. No jet dry or rinse additive. I found the dishes come out with MORE spots.

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: My Favorite is:

Also the Wal-Mart Great Value Powder Dishwasher Detergent. I've always had real good luck with it and as mentioned above, you can't beat the Price of it either.

My Maytag Taller-Tub 2-Rack Dishwasher is still doing real good, since some time ago having a Retro-Fit of the Wiring Harness, as a possible cause of a Fire.

When I bought my Dishwasher, I also got a free 7-year Extended Warrantee, from the Maytag Store where I bought it. I had originally planned to buy the 3-Rack version, until I saw how redicilous the 3rd Rack looked and was totally unnecessary for my needs, so I switched to the 2-Rack Model "7600" series.

Peace, Great Dishwashing, w/o Rinsing, Steve
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