mysteryclock
Well-known member
Since I switched to the new Ultra Tide (& Ultra Tide w/ Bleach) for our laundry I haven't felt the need to add STPP to our washer any more - everything seems to come out clean and well rinsed on its own.
No such luck with the dishwasher however. I've tried both the Cascade pacs and the Finish Quantum Powerballs (the absolute best *pre*-ban) and, while both clean non-rinsed dishes pretty well, there's noticible film & residue left after the last rinse post-ban. All it takes is adding about 1/2 tsp of STPP in the main wash cup with a FQP and everything seems to come out perfect.
I wish I had a DW with a built-in softener. Heck, I wish I had a working DW right now - our KA tried to go to its eternal reward twice in the past two weeks, but the extended warranty people keep fitting new parts. Hopefully they can bring it back again Monday....
No such luck with the dishwasher however. I've tried both the Cascade pacs and the Finish Quantum Powerballs (the absolute best *pre*-ban) and, while both clean non-rinsed dishes pretty well, there's noticible film & residue left after the last rinse post-ban. All it takes is adding about 1/2 tsp of STPP in the main wash cup with a FQP and everything seems to come out perfect.
I wish I had a DW with a built-in softener. Heck, I wish I had a working DW right now - our KA tried to go to its eternal reward twice in the past two weeks, but the extended warranty people keep fitting new parts. Hopefully they can bring it back again Monday....