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So, any tips for handwashing with hardwater?
Seems like some of you ladies have hard water knowledge. DH and I are going to try the Lemi Shine in our dishwasher now (after soaking all our dishes in vinegar to try to undo the damage already done 
). We hand wash all of our utensils, knives, and pots and pans already. I've notice our SS pans end up with white spots on them after they dry. Any tips on how to stop that?
). We hand wash all of our utensils, knives, and pots and pans already. I've notice our SS pans end up with white spots on them after they dry. Any tips on how to stop that?We have so much time, and so little to do! Strike that, reverse it.
My Bio (wedding pics added 7/6)
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My Bio (wedding pics added 7/6)
My 101
Re: So, any tips for handwashing with hardwater?
In addition to drying them, you might also use really hot water - it seems to not leave spots as bad.
I know I use the water as hot as it will go, pretty sure DH does, too. I'll try immediately drying them. Didn't realize it would be that simple! Thanks!
BTW, I HATE HARD WATER!!!
My Bio (wedding pics added 7/6)
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Hard water is so difficult.
I read that powdered dish detergent avoids buildup better than gels. I've had better luck since switching and I even fill the cup only half full. I know conventional knowledge is to use more soap with hard water, but my new dishwasher manual says to use less, and it's been working better.
ooops, missed the handwashing part.
I just use barkeeper's friend to shine the pans up every now and then. But I agree, drying immediately is key.
My Bio (wedding pics added 7/6)
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Ugh, having a bad dishwasher is worse than not having one at all.
Good luck--protect those wedding gifts!