My dishwasher leaves a strange white film on my glasses. At our old house this never happened....
i can't figure out if our water is harder here than in our old neighbourhood...or is it the dishwasher.....or is it the dishwasher tabs I am using (electrasol freshscent)......

I was using a different kind before but I can't remember what it was...

Also, if I look in the dishwasher at the element it is covered with a whitish hard deposit very similar to hard water build up...anybody have that and know how to get rid of it? I am sure the water would heat better in there if it was gone....

Does anyone use a rinse agent....maybe I should try because Dh is starting to complain that the dishes are dirty and he wants me to start handwashing(forget it).......

fiona

By Jelygu on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 09:18 am:

I don't have any advice but I feel for you. I have NEVER had a dishwasher that got everything clean.... and sometimes I get spots on all my silverware, even if I use a rinse agent and so-called "spot-free" detergent.

I have found that for me, the tabs don't work as well as the gel. Of course, that could just be my dishwasher.

By Emily7 on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 10:13 am:

Calgon(not the bath stuff) water softner works well.

By Andi on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 10:41 am:

I use Jet Dry in my dishwasher and every once in a while I run the washer while it is empty with 2 cups of white vinigar to clean it out. You can call the maker of the dishwasher and they will also tell you ways to get it cleaned and have it work better.

By Amecmom on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 01:10 pm:

Run CLR or Lime Away through the machine according to the package directions. I had a similar problem and that helped
Ame

By Afox2004 on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 02:46 pm:

Are you using liquid or dry detergent? I know mine will leave that residue if I use the dry detergent and too much of it. I have switched to liquid and only fill up the soap containers part way. It's made a huge difference.

Hope this helps
Amy

By Fionadeassis on Monday, January 3, 2005 - 08:59 pm:

thanks.....maybe I will switch to liquid ...

and also try the vin or clr.....