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What do you use in your dishwasher

??????Just as a matter of interest what do you use in your dishwasher??????? I was talking to a friend today, I use stardrops, she uses finish, I reckon I get just as good result on my dishes as she does.......:think: :think:
Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
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  • I have used soda crystals very successfully - but the best result ever (even compared to expensive dishwasher liquitab thingys) has been supermarket own brand biological washing powder. It smells nicer too!
    Stash Busting Challenge waiting for inspiration:D :j
  • csarina
    csarina Posts: 2,557 Forumite
    I was wondering about that was thinking that it might foam up too much I realise that it is for automatic machines, which supermarket????
    Was 13st 8 lbs,Now 12st 11 Lost 10 1/4lbs since I started on my diet.
  • I use Sainsburys - at 50p a box it is really cheap as well. I just fill the power compartment and haven't had any problems with foaming.
    Stash Busting Challenge waiting for inspiration:D :j
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    how much powder do you use?

    I'm tempted to try it with a bit of Daz I've got lying around :)
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • I just fill the little compartment - where you would normally put the tablets. That always seems to be enough. I find that everything is really squeaky clean - even though the rinse aid is low!
    Stash Busting Challenge waiting for inspiration:D :j
  • I use tescos own dishwashing powder. But the tub isn't pull so I add some soda crystals & shake it up.

    Vinegar in the rince aid.

    Clean the dishwasher once a week on the hottest setting with soda crystals & white vinegar.

    Dishes are always clean!

    Lisa
  • boysmum3
    boysmum3 Posts: 445 Forumite
    having probs with the cleaning in my DW at minute - i.e not very clean. How do you clean the machine with soda crystals and vinegar - where do you put them?
    Only got a DW in the summer and it seems to be more trouble than its worth or perhaps I have mis judged the work involved in keeping it clean??
  • annie12
    annie12 Posts: 790 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I use LIDL's dishwasher powder, it's about £2.99 for 3kg. Lasts for ages & is the best I have used so far.
  • Lola23
    Lola23 Posts: 1,650 Forumite
    Bake Off Boss!
    I have been using Finish for a long time now, but lately have noticed glasses are not coming up very good.

    Will be looking to try an alternative as suggested above.

    Thanks
    :hello: Never say Never :smileyhea
  • TKP_3
    TKP_3 Posts: 522 Forumite
    I use Tesco's own diswashing powder. Works fine.
    Save the earth, it's the only planet with chocolate! :)
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