According to the dishwasher manufacturers, etching of glasses is the
result of using too much dishwasher soap. Our Kitchenaid owners manual
states that if we have a water softener, we only need to use a half
measure of soap. It's been working so far.
The other option is the Finish Powerball tabs which are supposed to
adjust to the softness of your water so your glasses do not etch. They
jury is still out on these.
Jon
On 1/27/2011 10:13 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> While on the topic of washers and soap ...
>
> I have a late-model, low-end Maytag that, so far, has performed
> adequately. My choice was limited by the small size of my kitchen
> enclosure--it was the only one I could find locally that would fit.
>
> Anyway, for the last year or so--coincident with the detergent
> reformulation?--I've noticed a problem. My son drinks a LOT of milk,
> specifically 1% lowfat, and my glasses have acquired a semi-permanent
> milky residue. It's almost as if the milk is etching the glass. It can
> be mostly scrubbed off with a Scotchbrite pad/sponge, but this is a PITA
> (and try to get a 20-year-old semi-man to do this).
>
> Anybody else seeing this phenomenum?
>
> bs
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