dish washer woe

mah_jong

I have run out of dishwasher tablets, anyone got any suggestions for an alternative ?

I really dont want to have to wash that lot by hand, there must be a bicarb solution!!!

SnowyOwl_2

Some detergent you usually put in the washing machine will get your dishes clean! Just a tablespoonful or a wee bit more should be sufficient, and use in the same way as if it were dishwasher powder. Biological would be ideal if you have any, but non-bio should work too.

henhog

I think I read on here that you can use a small amount of clothes washing powder (for the washing machine - Persil etc) Don't know if I would do it, however, as I might be scared it would damage the machine. You could always leave it loaded, put it on the pre - wash cycle, the one that just rinses it, and get the dishwasher powder tomorrow and put it on the hottest setting.
Henhog

henhog

You beat me to it, Snowy Owl! Still, great minds think alike...

Pooky

I use washing powder regularly in my dishwasher - does it no harm at all.

I sprinkle a good tablespoon on to the door before closing and sparkly dishes!

mom23

I am trying not to cave in and buy dishwasher tablets!! have used washing powder but am not getting good results????????????? can anyone help!!!!
thanks in advance

Pooky

Does your dishwasher need a clean? Sometimes that can hinder the washing powder. I sprinkle some soda crystals in the empty machine and stick it going every couple of weeks to de-gunge......

mom23

Pooky wrote:

Does your dishwasher need a clean? Sometimes that can hinder the washing powder. I sprinkle some soda crystals in the empty machine and stick it going every couple of weeks to de-gunge......

Did a clean with white vinegar the other day!!( but will try the soda crystals!!) i just end up with white deposits on glasses plus a rough feel to plates etc maybe i'm using to much powder ?( i use a good tablespoon )

squeaky

Hiya

Look in the Appliances section of the MEGA Index sticky - there are a few threads there about cloudy glasses and gritty finishes.

There may be more help on the In My Home board.

mom23

Thanks squeaky but just realised duh!!!i have a fairly new dishwasher and instructions state that if using 3 in 1 tabs do not need salt or rinse aid!! so guess what i forgot when using washing powder!!!

comping_cat

I cut my dishwasher tablets in half, as long as i havnt overloaded the DW everything comes out clean. In an emergency, will soda crystals clean the dishes, instead of using washing powder? (seeing that they help clean the dishwasher itself!!!)