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Re:Tell HN: Properly using dishwasher reduced friction with ... by foobarchu on Wednesday January 14, 2026 @07:28PM (#46626144)
The reason is that dishwasher detergent is an enzyme based cleaner. Those enzymes need something to react withm.

You still want to scrape of loose food, of course, or yes you'll get a dirty filter faster.

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Re:Tell HN: Properly using dishwasher reduced friction with ... by B5C8ECB24DB47D1 on Thursday January 15, 2026 @01:25PM (#46636854)
And for those enzymes to work efficiently you need hot enough water from the very beginning of the washing cycle. See the video link I posted in another comment.
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Re:Tell HN: Properly using dishwasher reduced friction with ... by foobarchu on Sunday January 18, 2026 @10:02AM (#46668314)
Hah, I knew exactly what it would be before I looked
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