Comments for Appliance Stuff http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com All Things Appliance Wise Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:37:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on What is in liquid dishwashing soap that makes it bubble and react so badly with dishwashers? by mike p http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1416 mike p Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:37:35 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/#comment-1416 Its called a anti-foaming agent. Its called a anti-foaming agent.

]]> Comment on What is in liquid dishwashing soap that makes it bubble and react so badly with dishwashers? by Paul in San Diego http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1415 Paul in San Diego Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:01:47 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/#comment-1415 Dishwashing liquid contains a chemical called a surfactant (a blend of "surface active agent"), which has a high surface tension, not unlike a balloon. When air and water are introduced, the surfactants cause bubbles to form and remain in solution. These then react with soils and other chemicals to lift material off of the surfaces being cleaned. You may notice how a sink of dish water starts out all bubbly and foamy, but the bubbles subside as you do the dishes. This is due to the chemical reaction between the soils and surfactants. Dishwashing detergent (the kind for dishwashers) does not contain surfactants and, therefore, does not produce bubbles or foam. Dishwashing liquid contains a chemical called a surfactant (a blend of “surface active agent”), which has a high surface tension, not unlike a balloon. When air and water are introduced, the surfactants cause bubbles to form and remain in solution. These then react with soils and other chemicals to lift material off of the surfaces being cleaned. You may notice how a sink of dish water starts out all bubbly and foamy, but the bubbles subside as you do the dishes. This is due to the chemical reaction between the soils and surfactants.

Dishwashing detergent (the kind for dishwashers) does not contain surfactants and, therefore, does not produce bubbles or foam.

]]> Comment on What is in liquid dishwashing soap that makes it bubble and react so badly with dishwashers? by ramyers1987 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1414 ramyers1987 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:25:25 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/#comment-1414 The "Foaming agent" your speaking of is Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, its in just about every soap. It is a chemical which cleans but also causes foam in water. It's not a chemical reaction just plain old bubbles of lipid. It surrounds lipids and makes them "water soluble" hence it cleans the grease and grime off of your dishes. It is also known as Sodium Laurel Sulfate. The “Foaming agent” your speaking of is Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate, its in just about every soap. It is a chemical which cleans but also causes foam in water. It’s not a chemical reaction just plain old bubbles of lipid. It surrounds lipids and makes them “water soluble” hence it cleans the grease and grime off of your dishes. It is also known as Sodium Laurel Sulfate.

]]> Comment on What is in liquid dishwashing soap that makes it bubble and react so badly with dishwashers? by Catherine http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1413 Catherine Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:24:48 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/26/what-is-in-liquid-dishwashing-soap-that-makes-it-bubble-and-react-so-badly-with-dishwashers/#comment-1413 Hi, You should never use dishwashing soap in a dishwasher. Dishwashing soap is intended for hand-washing dishes. Grocery and department stores sell dishwashing detergent, which is for dishwashers. (I know it sounds confusing) It comes in powder, liquid, or small pre-measured tabs. If you are a bit nervous about using it, I would choose the tabs - they have just the right amount. Before you run your next load of dishes, run the dishwasher empty, but add 1 cup of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher. This will help get rid of any foaming agent left in the machine. Dishwashing soap has a chemical called a foaming agent that causes it to foam up. It always makes a mess in a dishwasher. good luck! Hi,

You should never use dishwashing soap in a dishwasher. Dishwashing soap is intended for hand-washing dishes.

Grocery and department stores sell dishwashing detergent, which is for dishwashers. (I know it sounds confusing) It comes in powder, liquid, or small pre-measured tabs. If you are a bit nervous about using it, I would choose the tabs – they have just the right amount.

Before you run your next load of dishes, run the dishwasher empty, but add 1 cup of white vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher. This will help get rid of any foaming agent left in the machine.

Dishwashing soap has a chemical called a foaming agent that causes it to foam up. It always makes a mess in a dishwasher.

good luck!

]]> Comment on Do people use dishwashers in an office environment? by laffingg21 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/19/do-people-use-dishwashers-in-an-office-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-1420 laffingg21 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:57:15 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/19/do-people-use-dishwashers-in-an-office-environment/#comment-1420 sure why not... as long as you weren't paying for it sure why not… as long as you weren’t paying for it

]]> Comment on How to get the film off wine glasses from dishwashers? by Joe http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/25/how-to-get-the-film-off-wine-glasses-from-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1412 Joe Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/25/how-to-get-the-film-off-wine-glasses-from-dishwashers/#comment-1412 Jet Dry works well. Jet Dry works well.

]]> Comment on Are electric dishwashers a standardized size? by Paul http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/22/are-electric-dishwashers-a-standardized-size/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 Paul Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/22/are-electric-dishwashers-a-standardized-size/#comment-1424 All the major brands are interchangeable. If you are going out shopping for a new machine look for one that operates with very little noise. All the major brands are interchangeable. If you are going out shopping for a new machine look for one that operates with very little noise.

]]> Comment on How to get the film off wine glasses from dishwashers? by Tom ツ http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/25/how-to-get-the-film-off-wine-glasses-from-dishwashers/comment-page-1/#comment-1411 Tom ツ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:37:03 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/25/how-to-get-the-film-off-wine-glasses-from-dishwashers/#comment-1411 You can use Jet Dry (or a smiliar rinsing agent) in your dishwasher, or use a lint-free cloth (like linen) dipped in vinegar to remove any smudges, soap residue, film, fingerprints, etc. from the glass. You can use Jet Dry (or a smiliar rinsing agent) in your dishwasher, or use a lint-free cloth (like linen) dipped in vinegar to remove any smudges, soap residue, film, fingerprints, etc. from the glass.

]]> Comment on Are electric dishwashers a standardized size? by Jeff J http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/22/are-electric-dishwashers-a-standardized-size/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Jeff J Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:36:22 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/22/are-electric-dishwashers-a-standardized-size/#comment-1423 Yes, there is a standard size but if you have an opposing door issue you better do some homework. Many of the new dishwashers have no lower panel, which makes the door swing out a bit differently. Yes, there is a standard size but if you have an opposing door issue you better do some homework.

Many of the new dishwashers have no lower panel, which makes the door swing out a bit differently.

]]> Comment on Do people use dishwashers in an office environment? by Indigo Jones http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/19/do-people-use-dishwashers-in-an-office-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 Indigo Jones Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:37:19 +0000 http://www.appliance-stuff.numbershow.com/2010/02/19/do-people-use-dishwashers-in-an-office-environment/#comment-1419 Yes you should. Our office of approximately 30 uses ours daily. Coffee cups go in at night and we run it either last thing at night or first thing in the morning. Sterilizing personal coffee cups should cut down on illnesses within the office, leading to increased productivity and eventually a listing on the Fortune 500! Yes you should. Our office of approximately 30 uses ours daily. Coffee cups go in at night and we run it either last thing at night or first thing in the morning. Sterilizing personal coffee cups should cut down on illnesses within the office, leading to increased productivity and eventually a listing on the Fortune 500!

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