I need something that can clean the build-up inside my dishwasher. Is this safe to use in it and if so, does it really remove the hard-water deposits?
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i use it in my glass shower to remove the deposits so I know it works for that purpose. it would be safe to use inside the dishwasher, in my opinion, but there is something simpler that I'd suggest. Purchase white vinegar. Put a small casserole dish on the bottom shelf of the dishwasher, upright and pour in a cup or so of vinegar. Run the washer on hot. You may have to do it a couple of times to get them all gone but it works. I do this once every other month or so to keep the deposits from forming.
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I have used Dishwasher Magic for several years and it works great! I use it about every 3 months. We live in San Diego and have very hard water so I also use 1/4 cup of 20 Mule Team Borax dumped on the door with every load. This also keeps the dishwasher cleaner. My dishwasher is white inside. The repairman who told me about Dishwasher Magic said to use the settings "Antibacterial" and "Added Heat."
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We have extremely hard water. We use Bubble Bandit Dishwasher Detergent and add TSP. This combination has worked well for us. Plus Bubble Bandit has a clean smell! :)
901861
NOPE.... best is to use Windex or product similar for glass. I used BarKeepers or KABOOM for tough spots on cast iron type of tubs/sinks. Kaboom works pretty good for many hard water stains if you clean on a regular basis.
242765
Not sure about the dishwasher, but a mild bleach or soap solution should work for cleaning, though the mouthpiece is really the only thing that gets any kind of filth attached to it with any frequency. I haven't heard the freezer trick, but it seems like it should work, so long as it is empty (or close to it). Though at any rate, the factory slimeguard coating is proving to be bulletproof, I have not had to clean or sterilize the inside since I bought it, nothing grows and the taste is fresh regardless of how long the water is left inside. The only situation I can think of where something might be able to get a hold inside would be if a sugary sports drink mix was used to flavor the water inside.
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I would say "NO". My cleaning lady put in the dishwasher once and the main container was heavy with water somewhere between the outside colored part and the inside pot. The water went away pretty fast on its own but now I never put in dishwasher and never had problem again. I still want to purchase another one as I love mine so much. This is probably the only negative I have been able to find. Thanks.
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This is a great glass cleaner, but it is not a lime and scale remover. So if you have hard water and mineral deposits, this probably won't do the job. But if you want clean glass, this is the best stuff I have found.
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I avoid using dishwashers and one of the best products I have found for removing coffee residue, even heavy build up, is oxi clean. A short occasional soak, and very thorough rinse, should keep it piping clean.
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nope, nor would it have the necessary rate of flow. fortunately, most dishwasher detergents contain sufficient water softeners and surfactants for hard water. I don't have excessively hard tap water here in the Denver area, but I have no problem using the waste water from my RO system to use for the dishwasher; that is, running the RO system first, then running the dishwasher. The dishwasher uses up whatever waste water has been pushed into the plumbing lines first, and dishes still come out clean and spotless. In short, even if your RO tank did have enough flow and capacity, it would be a waste to wash dishes with RO water.
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I try to use it daily. Sometimes I do forget however I also purchase Commercial Cascade so I feel I'm covering all basis. BTW, I have VERY hard water and after several years, my dishwasher is perfect as well as my dishes and glasses. The comment in regard to this building up in your dishwasher in "our" case is simply not true. I use 1/2 tsp sometimes 1 tsp. NOT using this and the Cascade caused such build up in my dishwasher and lines that it no longer functioned. This dishwasher is stainless steel inside and out and it looks brand new. HTH:)
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I have not used it on the sink, but to be honest I don't think I would. I think it's too expensive to waste on a sink, the garden variety cleaners work just fine on mine. I don't have hard water, so I don't know how that effects the cleaning or staining of the sink. Sorry, I can't be more help.
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I use tap water in mine. We have moderately hard water and I haven't seen any build up. I've been using it 24/7 for about 2 months. It's quiet enough for the bedroom. I'm very happy with it thus far.
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I have not had that experience. I've used cleansers and scrubbed off hard water deposit without losing any of the finish or color.
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Hi, I can't say for sure as I have she Noritz, but I have a water softener. I do know there are many recommendations that if you have hard water something should be done to prevent build up.I assume you're considering a tankless as a move away from a tank style water heater. If your tank style did not last many years I'd suggest something to protect the tankless. This of this. These units run water through small tubes that are heated to make hot water. These tubes wouldn't take much to be come clogged. Hope I was of some help.
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I haven't had that problem. Heat only clean clear water but read that diluted white vinegar with clean water will dissolve hard water deposits. Good luck.
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It does clean it, but not 100 percent. My dishwasher is definitely much cleaner than when I didn't use it but you may want to use a dishwasher cleaner for a thorough cleaning.
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No, it's real easy to clean, there's a tray on the bottom that lifts out it catches all the sediment from the water..(Bacteria) the tray is dishwasher safe. all you need to do is get some type of Algae and odor treatment, and use it in the water regularly to control build up