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Stainless steel pans in the dishwasher not coming out clean
Pfffffffffft · 22/12/2017 21:06
Does anyone have any idea why every single stainless steel cooking pan/pot I put in to our brand new Ikea kitchen dishwasher comes out with a scummy ring on the inside of the pan? I have checked the salt / rinseaid levels and tried different settings but nothing makes a difference. Any ideas?
Millipedewithherfeetup · 22/12/2017 21:38
What make of dishwasher tabs are you using ? Cheapo tabs and rinse aid are just not worth it.. stick to finish or fairy platinum.
MsHomeSlice · 22/12/2017 21:42
no bother here with pans....scrambled eggs ones excepted, they go through twice!
elderly indesit and stainless steel pans, using basic tesco/aldi/lidl tabs
OhLittleBoreOfWhabylon · 22/12/2017 21:44
Hand wash only and always dry. If they are stained, give a rub around with vinegar or a cut lemon, rinse under tap and dry.
OhLittleBoreOfWhabylon · 22/12/2017 21:46
The ring is probably calcium deposits from boiling - especially common in hard water areas. Acid (vinegar/lemon juice)shifts it.
Pfffffffffft · 23/12/2017 06:28
Thanks for the suggestions everyone, it looks as if hard water is the culprit, I guess handwashing is the answer.
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