Monday, February 14, 2011

Dishwashing Detergent

So.

I just learned that dish washing detergent doesn't necessarily sanitize your dishes, but just aids in removing crap from them.

So, if I rinse my dishes and have a sanitizing button on my dishwasher, why on earth would I ever use detergent again? Please, someone convince me.

Oh, and if you are interested in the ingredients in your detergent, click HERE
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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    ok, I have a beef with detergent. They are all crap. There is only one I can use that actually works and doesn't leave residue all over my dishes. The Cascade 2-in one power pacs. They are so expensive too. I always use a hi temp setting on my dishwasher.

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  2. JenFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:04 AM

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  3. JenFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Let's try this again...without spelling errors!

    I don't know if I can change your mind, because after reading it I am not sure what i think either. BUT I know that we wash our hands with soap to kill the germs. It doesn't necessarily "sanitize" them, but it does clean and get rid of germs. I will probably still use soap, no matter how obnoxious it is, just "because".

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  4. JenFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I asked my friend who worked for the public health department and has her degree in this kind of stuff...
    and she says your 100% right, and that if you want rinse your dishes before the cycle then you're just as well off! She said that she's heard of people who might add a little bit of clorox to an emptly cycle to clean out their dishwasher too. SO- now the questions is, do we keep buying detergent? I have to admit that my kids help do dishes, and I am sure that they don't get rinsed well enough to not have it... but when we run out it means I won't stress about having to rush out and buy more!

    Thanks guys for some interesting observations!

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  5. Mom and Dad BeanFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Is it the hand soap that kills the germs or the friction of rubbing your hands together that kills the germs.

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  6. Mom and Dad BeanFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    The killing of ALL germs is just as bad because our bodies need to build defences against these little buggers. If we live in a steril world, then when a REALLY bad bug comes along, we will be defencless. So do your best and don't worry about the rest!! Loves Mom

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  7. JenFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    YEA! Mom is up and on the computer!

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  8. Mom and Dad BeanFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    computers heals all

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