(Part 2) Best dishwashig supplies according to redditors

Lemi Shine products

You don't have to use them all. I used to just use the rinse aid, but this shows what they offer. You can probably get most of them at your local grocery store/Walmart etc..

https://www.amazon.com/Cascade-Platinum-ActionPacs-Dishwasher-Detergent/dp/B01NGTV4J5/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504532856&sr=8-1&keywords=dishwasher+detergents

https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Powerball-Dishwasher-Detergent-Packaging/dp/B00GLXKDPC/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504532875&sr=8-2&keywords=dishwasher

Like those.

Uncle Jon's makes one. I got a bar free, and also have the Declaration Rejuvenator (actually L&L because it's old), and the Uncle Jon's is just a good in my opinion.

There's also a German one that The Superior Shave sells.

Edit: TBH this one works just fine, too, and is super cheap and widely available.

I'd like to share my perfect combo.

• Chainmail scrubber but the version where there's a sponge inside.
  
• Spray bottle containing dishwashing fluid diluted in water.
  
  
  After rinsing the cast iron, you blast it with the spray bottle. The small amount of dishwashing fluid in the water instantly reacts with the grease that it starts to disperse immediately. The wet chainmail-encased sponge scrapes off all the stubborn food bits while at the same time, water oozing from it rinses the diluted dishwashing solution away. After only a few seconds of doing this, you immediately wipe it with a suitable cloth rag.
  
  
  You'll notice that the cast iron is still water resistant from the seasoning that's still intact. You'll also notice over time that there's no carbon buildup because of the regular but quick swipes of the chainmail. If you're using a Lodge where the texture is rougher than overpriced artisan CI, it's the bumps that catch the chainmail and the micro-valleys of the surface keeps the seasoning intact. If you're using the smooth fancy cast iron, it's usually patches of ugly seasoning that come off in flakes.

when i lived in a place with hard water all of my glasses would come out like this from the dishwasher, the only product that i found to fix it was called Lemishine.

it’s a additive to your dishwasher detergent,

Lemi Shine Detergent Booster, 12 oz. (2 pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYRV7R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KwIBCbCWFP8VJ

This.

Yeah, they work great actually. It takes a bit of getting used to cleaning them. They’re thicker than standard ziplocks, but work well. For cleaning I fill them with soapy water & give the inside a quick scrub with one of these & prop them upside down over a glass to dry.

https://smile.amazon.com/Food-Grade-Antibacterial-Multipurpose-Antimicrobial-Company/dp/B076W4H86Y

I hate to be a corporate shill, but the products these guys produce is amazing.

I use the hypoallergenic laundry soap (the one that comes in a cardboard bottle) and their dishwasher soap and they both work like a charm, and they aren’t that much more expensive than alternatives that are more harmful for the planet.

Also the dishwasher soap works like a charm and it gets anything off dishes 99% of the time, even if it’s the most caked on thing in the universe.

I bought special foaming soap dispenser bottles on Amazon. I fill it halfway with water and halfway with Dawn gentle on hands formula. I tend to wash my hands a lot so I use the kitchen sink and my soap mix. Anything that's sitting in the sink gets a dose of water and soap. this stuff is so much gentler on your hands than the regular Dawn too.

Note that with the foaming bottles you can't put undiluted liquid soap in them, it's too thick so you have to dilute it. As a bonus you wind up using less soap.

Unfortunately Dawn changed their formula to include rose scent, and I am allergic to roses. Fortunately the Walmart version has no rose scent and works just as well.

I also use the foaming bottles in the bathroom. If you like Dr Bronner's soap you know you're supposed to dilute it. So I mix it with water in the bottles and use it in the shower and as hand soap.

I use quiet fidgets to keep my hands busy -- something like this or this. Sometimes I just make to-lists.

You've got some great ideas here already but here's a few more.

Some chainmail to clean his cast iron pans:
Amazon link Chainmail Scrubber $10

An apron:
this is a nice BBQ one for $20

Hope you find something cool, I'm sure he'll like whatever you get him.

This is the thing I have https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QGC4X4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_d4tCDb6NXBPD2

I've never cleaned a hot pan before. I wait hours to clean. I just use warm sink water and piece of chainmail. Scrub until smooth, heat up on stove and season with whatever oil I have on hand.

Here's the chainmail I have

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPGZVJ1/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_SU-jDbDBEKTRP

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Solimo-Dishwasher-Detergent/dp/B07FKKBGSW/ref=sxin_0_ac_m_rm?ac_md=0-0-ZGlzaHdhc2hlciBwb2Rz-ac_d_rm&keywords=dishwasher+pods&pd_rd_i=B07FKKBGSW&pd_rd_r=fbd7bc07-329b-4d32-b14c-081fae55410b&pd_rd_w=WAEdJ&pd_rd_wg=PpMpK&pf_rd_p=d1a6ea92-24ed-409e-8e33-97dc5a8de815&pf_rd_r=DAJ7NBKDXX7BRY729Q3J&qid=1567120240&s=gateway&sprefix=dishwasher+

12 dollars for 85 of dissolving pucks

I try to use natural soaps they don’t seem to leave any lingering scents

Once you have it out of the vinegar (a little left-over rust is OK here, as long as it's not flaky - at six days now, it's probably already good), scrub it down with steel wool and dishwashing liquid, rinse until clean, and dry. Apply veg oil (something with a high smoke point, like peanut), and bake at 500 F. Let cool, lightly scour the resultant surface with a greenie and water, then dry, oil, and bake again.

That should get you an ideal cooking surface.

Try Finish tablets or packs. This will get the dishes cleaner. Might still need an additive for hard water such as a citric acid powder (several options but lemmeshine is specifically for issues like this).

Liquid detergent will never work as well as a fresh powder or a tablet or a pack. There are two main ingredients to dishwashing soap, enzymes and a bleaching/surfactant agent. The bleaching agent when activated will kill the enzymes. They activate slightly when wet so as a liquid/gel they don't coexist so you're only getting half the action. Powder will absorb moisture from the air and will go bad relatively quickly if not sealed.

Personally, have had the worst luck with Cascade for washability. FinishMAX pods are the way to go. ALSO: Try using a hardwater booster.

https://www.amazon.com/Finish-DishwasherVULMHj-Powder-Booster-Sparkle/dp/B073J4GXR9/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543454178&sr=8-6&keywords=finish+booster

Lastly. How old is your machine? If it is too old, it will not run long enough or hot enough to activate and properly use MODERN detergents. Detergents of old years and older machines are not used anymore due to being harsher on the whales. Gotta save the Orcas...

https://www.amazon.com/Round-Nylon-Scrubber-Scouring-Scrub/dp/B01MS1VX7Z



Or any similar product. Mine come from a dollar store.

Get more ventilation in your gogs, use a thin film of EMG Milsim-Exclusive uber hardcore limited edition lipo-ready F O G A N N I H I L A T O R Substance, moerate your exertion level to just below where you start to sweat, beware of crouching after sprinting.

We clean ours one of two ways:

1. pour salt on it and use a rag to basically exfoliate the surface. Rinse with water.
   
   
2. eventually we found this chainmail sponge type thing that’s actually made to clean cast iron and it’s been great.
   
   Do not under any circumstances use soap.
   
   Edit: adding link to a scrubber: GreaterGoods Cast Iron Chainmail Scrubber, Easy on Your Hands, Dishwasher Safe, Cleaner Scraper & Scrubber for your Cast Iron Skillet, Wok, or Pan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PN5R4H5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YrRLDb8P4NX1G