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Problem with food storage containers in dishwasher
Bargain_Rzl
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I have a selection of food storage containers which I use to store portions of things which I have batch cooked. These are a combination of Tesco Value and Asda Smartprice, Tesco imitation Lock&Lock style, and genuine Lock&Lock.
I recently got a dishwasher and have found that the cheapo boxes come out of the DW covered in chalky deposits which I have to take a scouring pad to. This is not a problem with the higher quality boxes. (I use supermarket's own dishwasher salt, rinse aid and liquid detergent, and obv. being in South London am in a hard water area).
What are these deposits, why are they only a problem with the cheap boxes, and is there anything I can do about them? Or do I just have to buy the more expensive boxes in future?
I recently got a dishwasher and have found that the cheapo boxes come out of the DW covered in chalky deposits which I have to take a scouring pad to. This is not a problem with the higher quality boxes. (I use supermarket's own dishwasher salt, rinse aid and liquid detergent, and obv. being in South London am in a hard water area).
What are these deposits, why are they only a problem with the cheap boxes, and is there anything I can do about them? Or do I just have to buy the more expensive boxes in future?
Operation Get in Shape
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Ummmm.... anybody?Operation Get in Shape
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If it's not causing a major problem I'd just handwash those containers. Maybe, when they get too old then replace them with better quality ones.The 365 Day 1p Challenge 2025. Member #420
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perhaps there just not made as well as the proper makes,not sure really can only agree with poorbabe really just handwash them:xmastree:Is loving life right now,yes I am a soppy fool who believes in the simple things in life :xmastree:0
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Oh well - thanks for taking the time to respond Operation Get in Shape
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