Scientific use of dishwasher salts and brighteners

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In the fast-paced modern life, dishwasher has become an indispensable kitchen helper for many families, it is an efficient and convenient way to liberate people from the tedious work of washing dishes. However, proper use of dishwasher salts and brighteners is essential to maintain excellent cleaning performance and extend the life of dishwashers. Next, I will introduce you to their scientific role and the correct way to use.

I.Mechanism of action of dishwasher salt and brightener

Dishwasher Salt: Dishwasher salt is the main component of sodium chloride, it through the principle of ion exchange, the water of calcium, magnesium ion replacement out, thereby reducing the hardness of water, effectively prevent the formation of scale. The process is like a precise ion-exchange operation, taming the hard water and creating the right conditions for the dishwasher to run properly.

Dishwasher Brightener: Dishwasher Brightener contains a special Surfactant that forms a uniform hydrophobic film on the surface of dishes, reducing the surface tension of water and making it easier for water droplets to slide off the surface, thus reducing the formation of water stains. At the same time, brightener can also give tableware a natural luster, let the glass crystal clear, porcelain moist jade.

II.The correct use of salt dishwasher process

1. Pinpoint the Salt bin: open the small door on the left side of the bottom of the dishwasher and you’ll usually see a circular groove marked“Salt” or Salt shaker. This is where the Salt bin is. For the first use of dishwasher, before adding salt, need to pour about 1 cm deep water into the salt bin, to avoid salt caking effect.

2. Standard add special salt: choose coarse grain dishwasher special salt, must not be replaced with edible salt or industrial salt. Because table salt may contain additives, and industrial salt may contain impurities, which can damage the dishwasher. Slowly pour the salt into the salt bin until it is 80% full. Move gently to prevent the salt particles from falling. If accidentally spilled, need to be promptly wiped clean with a damp cloth, so as to avoid salt into the machine caused by internal failure.

3. Sealing Operation Procedure: after tightening the lid of the salt bin, select pre-washing or quick washing procedure to run once. This allows the salt to dissolve and initiates the ion exchange process that officially works to soften the water.

III.The main points of using brightener

1. Find the Brightener bin: Open The Dishwasher Door and you’ll usually find a clear slot marked“Rinse Aid” or“Flower” on the inside or bottom of the door. It is small and delicate in design, but shoulder the important mission of adding luster to tableware.

2. Proper amount of brightener: remove the bottle cap brightener, alignment notch slowly into the scale line. Keep it stable when pouring to avoid overflow. If accidentally spilled, need to immediately wipe clean with a wet cloth to prevent the residual brightener adhere to the door, affecting the normal use of dishwashers.

3. Flexible adjustment dosage: Brightener dispenser is generally equipped with 1-6 gear adjustment knob, can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation. If the water quality in the area is hard, or the water damage problem of tableware is more serious, the gear can be raised; if the water quality is soft, the middle and low grades can meet the demand. It is recommended to check the use of Brightener once a month, timely replenishment to ensure its continued role.

Iv.Strategy of synergistic use of salt and brightener

1. Reasonable use order and cycle: Dishwasher salt is mainly used to soften water quality, its use frequency should be determined according to the hardness of water quality. In hard water areas, it is recommended to supplement salt 1-2 times a month; in soft water areas, the number of supplements can be appropriately reduced. The role of Brightener is to improve the drying effect of tableware and gloss, a addition can usually be maintained for several weeks. In order to achieve the best use effect, it is recommended to add dishwasher salt and run the program to soften the water quality, and then add brightener, so that the two cooperate with each other to improve the cleaning performance of the dishwasher.

2. Avoid common use errors: in the use process, to strictly distinguish between dishwasher salt and brightener added position, do not pour salt into the brightener bin or vice versa, otherwise it may lead to machine failure. At the same time, do not try to use white vinegar, lemon juice and other Earth method to replace special products, because these acidic substances may corrode the internal parts of dishwasher, causing irreparable damage.

Conclusion

Dishwasher salts and brighteners are small, but they play an important role in dishwasher usage. Master their correct use, not only to keep the tableware clean and shiny, but also to extend the life of the dishwasher, so that this kitchen artifact better serve our lives. I hope everyone who uses a dishwasher can pay attention to these details and open a new era of more efficient and convenient kitchen cleaning.