How to Choose the Best Cleaning Products for Your Dishwasher
Shop around., Start with the detergent.Choose you format carefully., Read the product features in-store., Think of the impact you detergent has on the planet., Find a brand you trust with your dishes., Now on to the rinse aid., Additives, cleaners...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Shop around.
Go to 3 different stores and do your research online. -
Step 2: Start with the detergent.Choose you format carefully.
Powders are the cheapest kind.
Be careful with some powders.
Liquids/Gels are also cheap, but most of them have bleach.
Tablets are the most advanced since most of them include fancy additives in them.
Gel Caps are similar to tablets, but they use gel instead of powders. , Most detergents have bleach, enzymes, and phosphates. , Most detergents have phosphates and chlorine bleaches, so you may want to avoid these detergents. , If you want something that is going to give you great performance without phosphates, then choose Finish Quantum or Finish tablets/gelpacs.
If you want great performance with even more eco-friendly features, but don't want to sacrifice, then choose Method Smarty Dish.
Cascade will do good, but it's up to you. , Jet-Dry and Cascade Crystal Clear will do equally good, but if you want drier dishes, choose Jet-Dry Turbo Dry. , Cleaners such as Finish Dishwasher Cleaner or Dishwasher Magic should be used monthly, especially if you have hard water.
Glass Magic plus detergent is useful if you have hard water.
If you want, buy a second detergent for the tougher dishes. ,,, Let the dishwasher do the work. , -
Step 3: Read the product features in-store.
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Step 4: Think of the impact you detergent has on the planet.
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Step 5: Find a brand you trust with your dishes.
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Step 6: Now on to the rinse aid.
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Step 7: Additives
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Step 8: cleaners
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Step 9: and the such should be the last on your list.
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Step 10: When you get home
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Step 11: fill the rinse aid dispenser right away.
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Step 12: Add the dishes
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Step 13: detergent
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Step 14: select the cycle and close the door.
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Step 15: Relax.
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Step 16: Use the dishwasher cleaner monthly per label instructions.
Detailed Guide
Go to 3 different stores and do your research online.
Powders are the cheapest kind.
Be careful with some powders.
Liquids/Gels are also cheap, but most of them have bleach.
Tablets are the most advanced since most of them include fancy additives in them.
Gel Caps are similar to tablets, but they use gel instead of powders. , Most detergents have bleach, enzymes, and phosphates. , Most detergents have phosphates and chlorine bleaches, so you may want to avoid these detergents. , If you want something that is going to give you great performance without phosphates, then choose Finish Quantum or Finish tablets/gelpacs.
If you want great performance with even more eco-friendly features, but don't want to sacrifice, then choose Method Smarty Dish.
Cascade will do good, but it's up to you. , Jet-Dry and Cascade Crystal Clear will do equally good, but if you want drier dishes, choose Jet-Dry Turbo Dry. , Cleaners such as Finish Dishwasher Cleaner or Dishwasher Magic should be used monthly, especially if you have hard water.
Glass Magic plus detergent is useful if you have hard water.
If you want, buy a second detergent for the tougher dishes. ,,, Let the dishwasher do the work. ,
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Betty Hughes
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