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Dishwasher tips and questions
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Apologies if there is a definitive DW thread, I couldn't seem to find one with all the tips (though there were a few scattered in the cleaning thread).
I am treating myself with money from my savings to a small tabletop dishwasher. Feeling slightly guilty as I live on my own apart from bf at the weekends, but I HATE washing up with a passion and am not very good at it, so I feel this added to the fact that the DW will do the washing up way better than I ever could, justifies it (plus I got the best deal by looking at Kelkoo). I think the electricity cost will be balanced out as at the moment electricity is the only way I have of heating water for washing up anyway (several kettles or immersion heater).
So, any tips on the best places to buy the powder etc (I notice Lidl sells that stuff). And white vinegar as rinse aid, is that correct?
It's coming on Sunday, fingers crossed it is installed without any problems etc (I have to do a bit of drilling first so the man can connect it) and I wanted to get all ready to start using it straight away.
Thank you, feel free to merge if I have missed the proper DW thread...0 -
Hello Badgergal
To save money, try to use the dishwasher only when it has a full load.
We saved an old set of cutlery so that we don't run out of cutlery before the dishwater has a full load;) . Patterned cutlery and plates will probably fade over time, so if you're buying some new items........go for a plain colour rather than a fancy pattern.10 Dec 2007 - Led Zeppelin - I was there. :j [/COLOR]:cool2: I wear my 50 (gold/red/white) blood donations pin badge with pride. [/SIZE][/COLOR]Give blood, save a life. [/B]0 -
If it's a tabletop, you're certain to be able to get away with half a tablet per wash - so that just doubled the distance the 32-pack of tabs went
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In many cases it helps if you say where you are - someone with local knowledge might be able to give local specifics rather than general advice0 -
I think I'd opt for powder rather than tablets - you can use way less than recommended then. Try a teaspoon at first and increase only if you need to.
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Best advice? Read the instruction manual when it comes
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It should tell you how to stack things so they all get washed properly and have other tips on usage.Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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I use 1/2 a tab in a full size 12 place setting DW. for a table-top which is usually 4 place setting I would recomend using powder as even 1/2/ a tab is going to be too much and you can't realistically split them any more.
Don't expect your DW to clean burnt on dishes or pans. As a rule of thumb anything that you would need to scrub or scour when hand washing you will still need to do by hand.
As you are only buying a small model I would continue to wash easy stuff like tupperware/lunchboxes etc if you have these kinds of washes to do. Small and micro DW's use almost as much electricity as a full sized model so you wouldn't want to run it for thinks that can easily be rinsed and dried in a couple of mins IMO.Life's a beach! Take your shoes off and feel the sand between your toes.0 -
I have had a dishwasher for nearly 2 years .............. still waiting for hubby to plumb it in!!!!!!The best bargains are priceless!!!!!!!!!! :T :T :T0
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Shame on your hubby, disgracful - withhold his favourite treat till instalation immediatly
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- I only use the quick programme, with no drying cycle, just open the machine when it's finished and get the dishes air dry, doesn't take long because the wash is so hot. Quicker and saves elec :j.
- put DW on rinse cycle after loading up so food remnants don't dry on.
- I use Lidl DW powder and decant it into 0.5litre water bottles so it's easier just to pour out a small amount.
- Powder is MUCH cheaper than tablets.
- Lidl brand rinseaid is fine.
- we don't bother with adding salt but then live in soft water area.
- clean the filters regularly, surpising how quickly they get gunged up.
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blue-kat0 -
I wouldn't feel guilty about buying a DW just for you! We have a full-size one for two people BUT it means we can bake, cook from scratch, etc much more happily because we don't have to face the massive pile of washing-up afterwards. So it helps us eat much better.0
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