A dishwasher is an essential household appliance in many homes. It takes care of the dishes and thanks to it you can save on water and electricity. Using a dishwasher saves time and money. But what should you do if the dishes you take out of the dishwasher don’t shine as brightly as they should? Why has glass lost its shine?
Unfortunately hard mains water is the bane of many people’s lives. If you live in an area with hard water, the only thing that can keep your dishwasher from tarnishing is good quality dishwasher salt. To minimize the impact of hard water on your dishwasher, it needs to be cleaned regularly (ideally every 2-3 weeks) with dishwasher cleaners. It is worth choosing tablets which have water softening substances in their composition.
There are various dishwasher detergents available in stores. The most popular are tablets that clean, rinse and soften water. Sometimes the wrong dishwasher tablets are the reason for tarnished glass. In multifunction tablets you can find abrasives that cause tarnishing of glass
Glass quality is one of the most important factors contributing to tarnishing. You should only use good quality glass for dishwasher cleaning. This will help minimize its tarnishing
Proper care of the appliance has a very big impact on the quality of the wash and the life of the appliance. You should therefore regularly clean your dishwasher with the appropriate detergent. The washer and filters should also be cleaned regularly. Regular use of salt and rinse aid will prevent limescale from setting on your appliances
Most people pour rinse aid into the machine when they see tarnished glasses, but this is not a good solution. Rinse agents don’t remove micro-damage, they just mask it. A quality rinse aid creates a protective layer on the glass, so it will last longer.
If you want your glasses to look as good as new for longer, you should regularly top up the salt and clean the filters in your dishwasher. It’s a good idea to avoid multi-tasking products. When you wash glass items, you should use programs dedicated to glass.
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