Conversation

Notices

1. Embed this notice
   feld (feld@bikeshed.party)'s status on Thursday, 24-Aug-2023 09:16:33 JST feld

   in reply to

   • BrianKrebs
   • Kirsty
   If you want enzymes I'm pretty sure this will work. I use this as a cleaning hack all the time
   
   https://www.spadepot.com/Power-Soak-Spa-Filter-Cleaner-P92
   • Embed this notice
     Kirsty (adminkirsty@infosec.exchange)'s status on Thursday, 24-Aug-2023 09:16:34 JST Kirsty

     in reply to

     • BrianKrebs

     @briankrebs
     What am I missing?
     Enzymes mentioned in directions but are not on ingredients list 🤔

   • Embed this notice
     BrianKrebs (briankrebs@infosec.exchange)'s status on Thursday, 24-Aug-2023 09:16:35 JST BrianKrebs

     Okay, this is ridiculous. The NYT is recommending Cascade somehow as the best dishwasher detergent. The last two people who serviced our (now 15-year-old) beloved and very quiet Miele dishwasher said don't ever put that crap in your machine.

     We used the exact same pods recommended by NYT and it made our dishwasher stink and it didn't get things clean.

     My wife ended up making a homemade version that uses mostly natural stuff plus a pinch of something like Oxyclean. Best detergent ever used, and that's all we use now.

     In case anyone is interested, here's the recipe:

     DIY Dishwasher Detergent
     YIELD: 4 1/2 CUPS / 2.2 LB (ENOUGH FOR 36 LOADS OF DISHES)

     1 cup / 225 g super washing soda (sodium carbonate)
     1 cup / 225 g powdered oxygen bleach (sodium percarbonate)
     1/4 cup / 62 g table salt (sodium chloride)
     50 drops lemon essential oil
     12 drops peppermint essential oil
     10 drops lavender essential oil

     Washing soda and oxygen bleach are skin sensitizing. I recommend wearing nitrile gloves while you prepare this DIY and washing your hands afterward.

     Mix dry ingredients. Add washing soda, powdered oxygen bleach, and table salt into a large, non-metallic mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.

     Add essential oils and stir until everything is thoroughly combined.

     The essential oils will accumulate in small clusters at first. Keep
     stirring to break them apart.
     Transfer the detergent powder into an airtight glass jar or storing
     container. Store sealed in a dry place, protected from moisture.
     Use about 2 tablespoons per load.