How to remove dishwasher residue? WAS: Re: Dishwasher detergent residue?

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Author: Robert J
Date: Mon, 01 Apr 2002 08:14

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On a related note, I use Cascade dishwasher detergent and I get a very
stubborn white residue ONLY on the cooking surface of my non-stick
pan.  I don't see any residue on anything else - glasses, mugs,
plastic, spoons, etc.

It is virtually impossible to get off. I've soaked the pan in vinegar,
in plain water, and in hot sudsy water.  I've tried to wash it off
with a sponge and hand detergent, to no avail.  The only way I've
gotten it off is by scraping with my fingernail but that is so
tedious.

Is there a trick to this?

PS: I have moderately hard water and I fill the cup about 80%

Re: How to remove dishwasher residue? WAS: Re: Dishwasher detergent residue?

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Author: zardoz
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 19:28

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Robert J wrote:

> On a related note, I use Cascade dishwasher detergent and I get a very
> stubborn white residue ONLY on the cooking surface of my non-stick
> pan.  I don't see any residue on anything else - glasses, mugs,
> plastic, spoons, etc.
>
> It is virtually impossible to get off. I've soaked the pan in vinegar,
> in plain water, and in hot sudsy water.  I've tried to wash it off
> with a sponge and hand detergent, to no avail.  The only way I've
> gotten it off is by scraping with my fingernail but that is so
> tedious.
>
> Is there a trick to this?
>
> PS: I have moderately hard water and I fill the cup about 80%

2 tricks in fact.

1.) Use a rinse agent - Jet Dry is what I use, works quite well.

2.) Try running some citric acid crystals through at the same time or in a
separate cycle. these will get rid of most mineral deposits in your washer
very nicely. the old time trick used to be using Tang - but you can spare
the sugar and food dye by just using the citric acid. It's available at
moist grocers in the canning supplies aisle.

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