tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post3539269765313220233..comments2023-11-05T04:48:24.829-06:00Comments on Chocolate After Supper: The Best Dishwasher Detergent, UPDATEDcindy kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04926229674044895164noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-74927390544960525822012-04-20T18:53:16.971-05:002012-04-20T18:53:16.971-05:00gramma dana, lately I switched to Seventh Generati...gramma dana, lately I switched to Seventh Generation unscented "concentrated pacs." They work great, and they don't leave my dishes smelling like perfume (which is why I turned away from Cascade--they stopped selling unscented detergent.)cindy kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926229674044895164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-25091723055046379822012-04-20T17:43:58.794-05:002012-04-20T17:43:58.794-05:00HI! Love your blog, I have been using Glass Finish...HI! Love your blog, I have been using Glass Finish as well, and now discontinued. I, as well, need a new detergent for the soap scum and white marks. Please Help!gramma danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17610627695067944845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-85263925392617259942012-03-21T18:36:38.095-05:002012-03-21T18:36:38.095-05:00I have been using Finish Glass Magic and absolutel...I have been using Finish Glass Magic and absolutely love it. But, now my store manager tells me it is no longer available and is being "reformulated" because it has phosphates which have been removed from all washing products. I certainly hope they come up with something as good as the original.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-12805799505103761892012-01-22T13:03:12.818-06:002012-01-22T13:03:12.818-06:00I have been having the same issues with my dishwas...I have been having the same issues with my dishwasher lately as well, and I have yet to try any of these suggestions. But, recently a large crock pot type lid broke during the cycle and I didnt know it until I opened up the dishwasher the next morning. What a disaster. So, I scoured the internet and figured out how to remove the grated cover on the bottom of the dishwasher... (was actually Kaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724596121085290192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-67622448871041883032011-09-05T19:20:47.918-05:002011-09-05T19:20:47.918-05:00I soaked my scummed up glasses in denture tablets ...I soaked my scummed up glasses in denture tablets for 5 hrs. , and they came sparkling clean. My sister soaked her glasses in vinegar overnite and it didn't work. I have been using Casacade so now I will try Finish. I don't want a repeat of scum on my crystal glassware. But if i do, I know how to get rid of it. Hopefuly the Finish will clean the inside of my dishwasher too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-38667454757969213472011-08-31T12:29:09.234-05:002011-08-31T12:29:09.234-05:00Thank you so much for your post & update info....Thank you so much for your post & update info. I never had a hard water issue until we moved to the desert of NV! Like you, I've tried everything (even have the bottle of LemiShine under the sink right now. But I had the same issue with is, no results! Looking forward to trying Finish, Glass Plus. Do you use it in a tab, power or gel form? Thanks again for your helpful info :)Torriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187040284866592898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-34650181246409583912011-08-07T21:55:34.483-05:002011-08-07T21:55:34.483-05:00Forgot to add type of dishwasher I have. I current...Forgot to add type of dishwasher I have. I currently own a Thermodor. Previoiusly I had a Bosch that lasted about 10 years. I changed it only because we were switching to all stainless appliances. Well water shortens the life of my appliances as well due to corrosion from minerals in the water.Mommyof4Blueeyedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797551265498103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-51404234755201387432011-08-07T21:49:40.719-05:002011-08-07T21:49:40.719-05:00I have been using this formula to rid my dishes of...I have been using this formula to rid my dishes of the chalky desposits from well water. <br />When using any powdered detergent it is important to use less as the hard water PH level requires less suds to make it work. I then use a cup of White vinegar after the dishwasher has run its entire cycle. I run the water very hot in my sink to bring up the temperature, run the rinse cycle, (make sure Mommyof4Blueeyedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797551265498103500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-38429854399545666312011-08-03T11:07:03.009-05:002011-08-03T11:07:03.009-05:00I've been having DW issues since moving to a n...I've been having DW issues since moving to a new area. Mine are caused by bicarbonates in the city water. The closest I've gotten to acceptable has been 2 part borax, 1 part soda ash or washing soda and 1 part non-iodized salt and some unsweetened lemon Kool-aid. The Kool-aid is just a sub for citric acid or the lemi shine. I'm throwing this out because adding baking soda (sodium Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-5278778485180993732011-08-02T17:22:55.048-05:002011-08-02T17:22:55.048-05:00doesn't seem to be available in Canada. Figure...doesn't seem to be available in Canada. Figures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-83570404934136649502011-07-13T23:11:26.313-05:002011-07-13T23:11:26.313-05:00I've been scouring the net for "THE ULTIM...I've been scouring the net for "THE ULTIMATE" natural dishwasher detergent mix.. and have tried them all! So here's my verdict: <br /><br />1 cup baking soda<br />1 cup borax<br />2 tbsp. salt<br />20 drops grapefruit seed extract (a natural citricidal) <br /><br />Mix well, put 1 tablespoon into each of the cups. Fill the rinse agent reservoir with vinegar. Pour a handful of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-71434269119064252732010-11-11T09:16:25.037-06:002010-11-11T09:16:25.037-06:00I heard somewhere that "Finish" is the s...I heard somewhere that "Finish" is the same company as "Cascade." I am having scum issues which started suddenly (2 year-old Bosch machine)and the white residue is deposited on plastic-ware only: on colored melamine snack plates, gladware, silicone spatulas, handles of steak knives. At first I thought the rinse agent had changed formulation. I called the hotline and was Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00890113611828337417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-19513803424418773602010-11-08T01:05:59.494-06:002010-11-08T01:05:59.494-06:00Great stuff! Our stainless washer, pots and glass...Great stuff! Our stainless washer, pots and glasses where getting scruffier by the wash, but not any longer. Three days and everything is getting to be bright and shinny. Thanks so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-85701669535549166022010-09-29T08:38:52.025-05:002010-09-29T08:38:52.025-05:00HeidiMT-- I don't know what happened, but Fini...HeidiMT-- I don't know what happened, but Finish stopped being effective for me. However, I was using it in place of rinse agent, because I thought it was a rinse agent. I moved on to using a vinegar rinse, which helped, but just recently I switched to a product from <b>Cascade</b> that I think is called "action pacs." They work wonderful, and are even ridding my glassware of cindy kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926229674044895164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-54219571030215259592010-09-21T21:25:31.008-05:002010-09-21T21:25:31.008-05:00I was thrilled to find your solution to your dishw...I was thrilled to find your solution to your dishwasher woes. I, too, have the same problem with white bits that need to be removed from the glasses after the dishwasher has completed its cycle. Then someone asked a question on 10/31/09 and then stuff that is not related to this topic appeared. What is up with that?? I would like to know if the Finish Glass Magic is still working for you? HeidiMTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-43901888981811792112010-02-22T01:24:30.975-06:002010-02-22T01:24:30.975-06:00Good post and this fill someone in on helped me al...Good post and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you on your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-68465462820530035732009-12-08T08:28:16.138-06:002009-12-08T08:28:16.138-06:00I wonder if Lemishine stopped working because they...I wonder if Lemishine stopped working because they changed the formula or something? I've noticed that many of the dishwasher products have been reducing or eliminating phosphates or making other formula changes to be more "green". The problem with that is they just don't clean as well. Could be a factor.<br /><br />I also have found that Glass Magic does wonders, but it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-37422569139431984472009-10-31T16:11:45.799-05:002009-10-31T16:11:45.799-05:00Hi, I shed a few tears while reading this post. I ...Hi, I shed a few tears while reading this post. I have the exact same situation going on as you. Brandnew Bosch dishwasher, gunk on inside of glasses, lemi-shine works, lemi-shine stops working. I am so frustrated and tearful about this. I will try the booster right away. Can you tell me how your machine is working currently & what you are using today (per load). ThanksMia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271072718253980511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-59295938826884123272009-08-02T20:51:19.679-05:002009-08-02T20:51:19.679-05:00I was absolutely riveted by this whole post. Now ...I was absolutely riveted by this whole post. Now that we will soon have a dishwasher, Dishwasher Issues are FASCINATING to me.Swistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126937282657655091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1585994323250301370.post-85466126180454972672009-07-13T17:31:55.641-05:002009-07-13T17:31:55.641-05:00You know, I have looked and looked for this stuff,...You know, I have looked and looked for this stuff, and can't find it anywhere. I remember you writing about it before, and I found one box of those little pillow things that said it had something in it like that, but yeah, no. Not so much on the clean dishes front. Bummer. I'll keep looking, and if nothing else, I'll just buy a bunch when I am up your way next time. :) Hugs.orneryswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702378853361498700noreply@blogger.com