Now we've got these 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 dishwasher tablets which claim to contain salt, does it mean we can do away with the kind of dishwasher salt that comes in a big plastic bag?
2006-09-13 21:43:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
No, I don't live in the USA. Where I live, I used to have to add salt to the dishwasher from time to time as a water-softener because we've got hard water here (water with a high mineral content). Now, I can buy dishwasher tablets that claim to contain the detergent, rinse aid and salt. In the past, I had to add these to the dishwasher separately. I'm happy with these 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 tablets but not sure if this means I'll never have to use salt again (it's fiddly to add salt to my machine). Thanks for all the answers I get so far.
2006-09-13 22:00:51 · update #1
Check out this link
http://www.dishwasher-care.org.uk/best.html. The answer to your question is about half way down the page.
2006-09-13 22:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in the USA? I never heard of "dishwasher tablets" nor putting salt in the dishwasher.
I do know that salt is used as a water softener though, but I also know that it wears away your metal pipes.
2006-09-14 04:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use a 3 in 1 dishwasher tablet and i never use salt with it, it says on the box that the salt is integrated into the tablet....
2006-09-14 04:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by VeronicaB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't an answer really, more of a question...
what the heck is dishwasher salt? Do you live in the US? I have never heard of that before.
2006-09-14 04:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by Katie N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm now on dishwasher no 3 (due to house moves, not faulty appliances) and have never used salt. It just seems hassle and an added expense.
2006-09-14 10:03:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as nowadays the 3 in 1 tablets etc. have salt added.
Unless you don't use the tablets ...
2006-09-14 04:53:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mushin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No u need not put salt in the Dishwasher.
2006-09-14 04:46:43 · answer #7 · answered by adi l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are better off putting salt in with normal dash washer liquid, as the suppliers are selling you salt at detergent prices when you buy the all in one.
plus the different types of water may require different quantities of salt to acheive the desired result.
2006-09-14 05:02:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not if u use the tablets with salt in them you should be ok
2006-09-14 04:45:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately not. You won't have to use it as often, but it's like shampoo and conditioner one is not as good as the two seperately.
2006-09-14 04:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by big_fat_goth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋