I only use a liquid dishwasher detergent. Can I still use the powder lemishine?
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I do but it goes i the first rinse. i just plop it on the bottom of the machine since I have just the one spot for detergent. the lemi shine goes in the detergent slot. I am still amazed... i have clean dishes & flatware again.. no funky stuff on the glasses... ok, i'm a fan of this stuff
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I would recommend a soap like dishwashing soap ( Dawn or Palmolive ) as they leave no residue like clothes detergent will.
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I would not risk it. I find that it is a strong detergent. The quality of your water can influence results too. Saying that though, I do not put my sterling in the dishwasher. I suggest that you experiment with just one piece.
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If your cleaner has a separate water and detergent reservoirs, there is no mixing needed. Just pour strait into the detergent side. If only one reservoir then follow the directions on the bottle.
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Yes. This is what I do just because I am not sure how well it would actually "wash" I use one of my detergent pods then I put in a shot glass full of the detergent in my liquid detergent dispenser. My clothes come out smelling so good!! I only use this on my own clothes and my sheets. No sense washing the hubbies work clothes in this. :)
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This won't harm your clothes at all. It's the ingredient that they used to put in all laundry detergents but took out several years ago due to environmental issues. I'm a big environmentalist but not when it comes to cleaning products. This is the ingredient that helped make detergents clean your clothes (it's out of most major brand dishwasher detergents as well). I put in less than a teaspoon in my washer (front loader) & about 1 teaspoonful in the dishwasher so 1 box will last you years.
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Yes - says for all washing machines including "he" here: http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/detergent-booster/boost-your-detergent/ One thing to note: we just got a front loading machine. It says to put the powder in with the clothes instead of the detergent tray. I'm not sure of the reasoning behind that. My wife put oxi-clean powder in and there was a hardened ball of it that didn't get broken up so just make sure all your solids are not clumped up when putting into the machine. I just put the borax into the liquid tray with the liquid. Not recommending that. Not discouraging it either. ******One thing: check local prices. My wife informed me that this is less than half at the local grocery store from what I paid here.*******
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I know it works with surfactant but I not sure it will work with dish detergent. I guess you can try it on a small patch and wait a week to see if the weeds begin to turn white. If not, don't use it any further.
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With dishes in it. TSP is the active ingredient in earlier detergents, which was later prohibited by politicians for environmental reasons. (This is why your dishes don't get as clean as they used to anymore.) It keeps the dishwasher clean as well, of course.Some people say using "too much" TSP can destroy your dishwasher. I haven't had this problem, but this might be due to the water in my part of the country, the quality of the dishwasher, or pretty much anything. Try using a tablespoon or so to begin with (I've seen elsewhere that people recommend this), and then experiment with it. If you don't notice a difference, use more; if your dishes get too clean or you are not sure about side effects, use less. With dishes in it. TSP is the active ingredient in earlier detergents, which was later prohibited by politicians for environmental reasons. (This is why your dishes don't get as clean as they used to anymore.) It keeps the dishwasher clean as well, of course.Some people say using "too much" TSP can destroy your dishwasher. I haven't had this problem, but this might be due to the water in my part of the country, the quality of the dishwasher, or pretty much anything. Try using a tablespoon or so to begin with (I've seen elsewhere that people recommend this), and then... » Read More With dishes in it. TSP is the active ingredient in earlier detergents, which was later prohibited by politicians for environmental reasons. (This is why your dishes don't get as clean as they used to anymore.) It keeps the dishwasher clean as well, of course.Some people say using "too much" TSP can destroy your dishwasher. I haven't had this problem, but this might be due to the water in my part of the country, the quality of the dishwasher, or pretty much anything. Try using a tablespoon or so to begin with (I've seen elsewhere that people recommend this), and then experiment with it. If you don't notice a difference, use more; if your dishes get too clean or you are not sure about side effects, use less. « Show Less
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Sure---it beats using chlorine-based products! HOWEVER, I would not risk dumping the product into the dishwasher and turning it on. What you CAN DO is to put a tablespoon of the powdered lye into a container and add about a quart of water to it. Then dump that into your dishwasher and let it splash around inside. Or--a better way--would be to put the lye-and-water solution (above) on a rag and wipe down the inside of your dishwasher. I've been using lye in water for several years now instead of harmful chlorine and it has really saved my bacon when family members are coughing and sneezing all over everything. I add it to my dish water (use it with Dawn detergent), and use it to clean surfaces. After all, lye was the basis of Lysol! Your own homemade "Lysol" is cheaper, fragrance free, and works very well.
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I use BKF (powder form) solely on my Cuisinart stainless steel cookware and in cleaning my stainless steel sink. For more delicate surfaces, go with the liquid form.
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This is what I used to replace our Tide Free and Clear after looking at the ewg (environmental working group) site. I've used this in a traditional washer and just sprinkle across the top of the clothes with a scoop. You may need to experiment to see what helps the powder dissolve best --amount, water temp. I think you would just sprinkle it across your clothes also.
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I just put powder in the top of the washing machine and let it liquefy it.Walmart has the same thing "Sun Cleaner" powder for $6. I have diluted it for cleaning in a spray bottle only and it seems to last.
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When I notice that my dishwasher isn't cleaning as well as I would like, I fill up both soap compartments with Lemishine and run my dishwasher empty. This works really well to give the machine a good cleaning. Thereafter, I fill the main soap compartment with half Lemishine and half Cascade, filling the secondary compartment with all Cascade. I do this for every wash.
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I use a homemade powder detergent in my HE washer on the regular cycle (hot wash/cold rinse) with an extra rinse. No fabric softener and if you choose to dry in the dryer, no dryer sheet should be used as they will decrease absorbancy. Personally I line dry.
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I used Dawn dish detergent straight up. Let it sit on the spot for awhile then used a plastic mesh scrubber and a little force. Worked like a charm.
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In my machine the liquid cup come out and that's where the powdered detergent goes. You can also add it right on top of your clothing too.