2021-09-20

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New rule: instructions on how to use the consumable thing from those who are incentivized to keep selling it to you ought not be trusted.

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00:00 Intro

00:29 A Quick Overview

01:26 Why I'm making this video and an apology

02:02 Testimonials

02:38 No pre-wash spot doesn't mean no pre-wash happens

03:09 A note about Express/Quick/Eco/Whatever settings

04:28 MY TERRIBLE MISTAKE (I'm sorry!)

06:27 Detergents and Hard Water

08:02 You can use way less detergent than the box says

09:29 When to use more

10:46 Tests! Experiments!

14:31 "No Pre-Wash!" on the box doesn't mean what you think it means

15:51 What about independent lab tests?

16:57 My varied dishwasher life experience

18:06 Co-marketing agreements of doom

20:16 Chemicals in detergent pacs vs powder

23:39 Cost comparison

26:02 A quick note on packaging waste

26:24 The Downside to Gels

29:08 But Gels aren't all bad

31:18 Do powder detergents have abrasives in them?

32:14 Rinse Aids (use them!)

33:38 Dishwasher cleaning and maintenance (do it!)

34:58 Dishwasher salt

36:16 Mostly snarky rants from here on out

46:34 Bloopers