tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post7510403676673297358..comments2023-10-24T00:47:09.102-07:00Comments on The Holdfast Seeker: Spokane County, Washington bans high phosphate dish detergentkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07177977094835269643noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post-48127597112795752622010-02-15T10:48:23.066-08:002010-02-15T10:48:23.066-08:00We live in Spokane county and have made the trip t...We live in Spokane county and have made the trip to other places to get the stuff that works. But just a couple of weeks ago I tried the Method brand Dishwasher tablets with about a third cup of vinegar and it worked really well! I will be using that from here on out. The dishes had less residue on them with the Method brand then they did with Electrosol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post-12032755554908188132009-06-23T05:32:08.980-07:002009-06-23T05:32:08.980-07:00SQ: I was thinking about you our there in Washingt...SQ: I was thinking about you our there in Washington State actually and wondering about the press coverage. The NPR segment was mostly about the smugglers, I wish it had focused more on the issue, it seemed to make smuggling fun and the smugglers martyrs for their dishes. We have super super hard water here in New England as well, and you're right, a quick pre-rinse with a bit of water does the job. <br /><br />Rae: I agree, the government could make a huge impact if they put their minds to it! <br /><br />Thanks for visiting! -katekatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177977094835269643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post-25389289354808768632009-06-22T20:27:48.761-07:002009-06-22T20:27:48.761-07:00We get the Spokane TV channels down this way and s...We get the Spokane TV channels down this way and so far most of the stories are how folks are going out of the county to buy detergents. More than likely after awhile people will just accept the fact and the usuage will drop even more.<br />SQSquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post-73894597009309839902009-06-22T15:25:16.461-07:002009-06-22T15:25:16.461-07:00Too bad congress doesn't tackle some of these ...Too bad congress doesn't tackle some of these issues instead of their stupid pork barrel projects. They might be surprised how much of an impact they could make if they ever could agree on something.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7960667416014167649.post-42243948464887379722009-06-22T13:11:17.811-07:002009-06-22T13:11:17.811-07:00Excellent post!!! I have often wondered if there w...Excellent post!!! I have often wondered if there was some kind of non-phosphate additive that could be put in the dishwasher to account for the high mineral content of the water? I'm just not a chemist, so I don't know. <br /><br />Our city water in Seattle was "soft" water but out here at the new Ranch, so very much closer to the mountains, it's a lot harder. I have taken to wiping and pre-washing in light soapy water, rinsing then putting the dish into the dishwasher, so I don't have spots or crusty blotches on the flatware or plates. [eeeeee-wwww!] You can do a whole meal's worth of pre-wash & rinse in just a little bit of water, so I don't feel I'm wasting it. [Good way then to wash out the sink when finished. Everything sparkles!] <br /><br />Keep us posted on how this turns out. People are picky about their dishes and don't like being dictated to if the alternative can't stand up to their needs. I'm hoping a better product [w/o phosphates of course] will come along for hard water. Thanks again for your excellent post!!! :DSunflower Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237680371743975noreply@blogger.com