WHAT KEEPS YOUR DISHWASHER RUNNING WELL ?? - Page 3

debic · ‎09-02-2010

On 10/27/2014 Tinkrbl44 said:
I have an older model dishwasher that is not completely cleaning the dishes and I'm asking you to brainstorm with me here .....

I use a generic brand of DW soap and that has seemed fine up to this point, but now I'm thinking I should buy a box of a name brand powder (not liquid) soap, to compare if the soap's the problem. (any brands you can recommend?)

I also seem to remember seeing some comments here somewhere about cleaning the washer with some white vinegar .... or was it baking soda ..... or was that to clean the clothes washing machine? ${#emotions_dlg.confused1}$

Any suggestions or recommendations ??

Thanks!! ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$

Have you ever taken it apart? I know some older ones have a mesh screen that can get pretty clogged up. Mine now has a built in grinder. I like Finnish also. I used to use Cascade.

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peachesncream · ‎03-13-2010

We use Cascade Complete, liquid. Our last repairman said that liquids are better for the dishwasher than powders.

About aluminum bakeware, I never put mine in the dishwasher (the harsh chemicals can stain it). I also don't let it sit with water in it (soak); that also can discolor it. I hand wash and dry with a towel. I love aluminum for baking, but it takes a bit of care. (I have some that is 40+ years old and still shiny.)

luvsbulldogs · ‎03-14-2010

We are very good friends with an appliance repairman and after having trouble with our dishwashers and also washing machines he told us to never use any detergent in them but liquid. Since having switched all is now good with both. I use Finish liquid for the dishwasher and Tide HE liquid for the washing machine.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

Cascade & Lemi-Shine. Jet Dry quit working & I started using Lemi-Shine & my dishes are once again clean, not cloudy or spotty. I could just use cascade in my old dishwasher & it worked fine without jet dry & no cloudy spotty dishes. The dishwasher we have now you had to use Jet Dry so the dishes would look clean. It quit working & I switched to Lemi-Shine. I should have switched to it sooner. I heard lemi-shine now has a dishwasher detergent but I have not checked it out yet. If they have it at the store when I run out of Cascade I will try it.

sashamatthews · ‎03-10-2010

I use the Finish tablets and once each month I run Glisten or a similar product through the machine. Unfortunately, I have a Kitchenaid dishwasher which is 10 years old and has needed repairs at least twice yearly for two years (thank you to the Sears Extended Warranty Plan for the free repairs).