• CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works
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      2 days ago

      I have a brand new dishwasher that can still leave residue or food stuck on dishes or silverware if they sit long enough to dry out. Just because Technology Connections said something in a YouTube video doesn’t mean it’s a universal truth.

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        14 hours ago

        Less soap

        Preheat water

        Rinse aid (there has to be a non commercial replacement for this but i haven’t researched yet)

        Open it when done (moisture needs a place to go)

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        2 days ago

        Even after adding a dash of powder detergent to the pre-rinse (by just tossing some in)?

        You can also eliminate mineral build-up from hard water by adding a cup of white vinegar to a cup or dish in the top rack (left facing up).

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          Different person, but yes, even after watching the TC video. I preheat the water too. And it’s a fairly recent Miele dishwasher.

          Rinsing the dishes definitely helps cut down on this, though. And occasionally checking the filter at the bottom. A little rinsing goes a long way, I’ve found.

        • Texas_Hangover@lemmy.radio
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          My dishwasher has a thing for expensive “rinse aid” they think I’m going to put in there. Vinegar works great!

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        8 hours ago

        I’ve had my current dishwasher for at least 15 years. Replaced a few grommets for the top spinning arm and its still chugging away like a champion.

        The print on the front has been re written in perminant marker (so we know which blinding blue led corresponds to which mode) but honestly couldn’t ask for much more in an appliance.

        From memory it was on special for maybe $200. Wife wants to replace it but I don’t have the heart to let it go just yet.

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        14 hours ago

        I just want my landlord to install something other than subflooring in my kitchen.

        Or replace the drywall that’s covered in black mold.

        A fridge that isn’t 40 years old would’ve been cooler.

        Maybe a stove replacement for the one that nearly caught an electrical fire 4y ago.

        Maybe for the cost of all of the repairs this place needs i should just offer to buy it and evict the upstairs neighbors

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      2 days ago

      I love Alex but he just didn’t get those plates dirty enough. For some things you just need to rinse beforehand.