As of late we have been having a huge problem with streaking on our
stainless steel and milky filming on our china and glassware, all due to a
combination of extremely hard water and detergent. I knew I could polish
all the metal pieces, but I was afraid the china and glassware was
permanently affected and would have to be replaced. Installing a water
softener is not an option.
We've tried every brand of dishwasher detergent on the market, as well as
every brand of rinse agent. We've also tried adding vinegar to the final
rinse, which resulted in only a trace improvement.
Shopping today for yet another option, I came across a product called
"Lemi-Shine", 'The Hard Water Expert'. This is a powdered product made
solely from real fruit acids, natural citrus oils, and fragrance. It
contains no phosphates and is safe for septic tanks. It's said to be so
environmentally safe, and partial proceeds from the sale of the product are
donated to help save endangered species and habitats.
I was highly skeptical, but I loaded our worst examples into the
dishwasher: the glass carafe from our coffee maker, several drinking
glasses, a number of pieces of Pyrex, a couple of stainless steel
saucepans, and some flatware. The results were absolutely incredible.
Every piece except the carafe came out sparkling like new. The carafe went
into a second load and emerged just as clear. I ran back to back loads
until I had washed all our glassware and everyday dishes, all our flatware,
and all our stainless steel cookware. I feel like I've outfitted out
kitchen with everything new!
It is NOT recommended for aluminum, porcelain enamel coated cookware, or
painted glassware. My Pyrex measuring cups were so bad that I was planning
to replace them anyway, but washing them didn't seem to harm the
measurement markings at all.
Lemi-Shine is made by Envirocon Technilogies, Inc. in Midland, Texas. I
highly recommend it to anyone who is experiencing these types of problems
with their dishwasher cleaning.
I am not affiliated with either the company or the product, but strictly an
amazed and satisfied customer.
--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.
Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974
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