Dishwasher tips and questions

sewprettymoo

i haven't done it myself as i dont have a dishwasher but i wouldn't imagine it would do any harm, just don't put too much in! I use it in the washing machine to clean that and it works fine....sorry if im no help lol!

floyd

I use them to clean it on a hot wash so they won't damage it but not sure how clean your dishes will be

zippychick

Frugal- i can't help myself as I don't have a DW. This thread may also give you some ideas on cheaper/other substitutes

I've merged this with our dishwasher tips/questions thread

thanks
Zip

spuddy1

Hi Old Stylers,

I am just looking for advice on using your dishwasher the 'Old style way' i.e. cheap tablets, eco friendly balls etc.

Of course I know that not using it at all would be the real Old Style way but I own it so may as well use it if I have lots of dishes to wash, but I would like to keep it cost effective so any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

Spudxx

mommygoose

Hi, have you tried looking up a recipe to make your own powder? I did but can't remember the recipe:embarasse I know it worked quite well in my washer

Penelope_Penguin

spuddy1 wrote: »

Of course I know that not using it at all would be the real Old Style way

You can have a DW and still be OS Take a look at the exisitng DW thread for lots of suggeetsions to how to use yours; I'll merge this later.

Fruball

Funnily enough, i have been thinking about this recently

I usually use it on normal cycle which is 60degrees...

I have run it on a rinse cycle which is a cold cycle, then run it on a quick wash which is only 45 degrees and takes a LOT less time therefore saving on heating water and length running...

Not sure how much water it saves, but a DW uses less water than washing up anyway, and as I am not metered (phewwwwww) cost of amount of water used isn't a factor to me.

I wouldn't do it on say a roast dinner wash, but for everyday stuff its fine, and money saving

seasalt_2

I I have run out of tablets/powder etc I find it quite often washes perfectly well with no powder at all. I do keep the salt topped up though as we have very hard water.

seraphina

I hate tablets because you can't decide how much to use. I buy the liquid and put in about a teaspoonful per wash.

littleowl

Please why does anyone need a dishwasher unless they are into catering? I have never understood it!