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    Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)

    Technology Connections

    15 HN recommenders · recommended in 13 months, 2021–2025

    YouTube

    32:35 · 6M views · Dec 20, 2020

    Technology Connections explains how dishwashers work, why detergent pods underperform powder, and how to use the pre-wash and main-wash compartments. It argues you don't need to pre-rinse dishes.

    HN repeatedly recommends it as the definitive, mind-changing explanation of dishwasher use, even though it runs over 30 minutes.

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    20 comments from Hacker News

    1. @mastercheifJan 2024· in “Cars suck, man”

      Technology Connections’ video on dishwashers will change your life. this video Ever since I switched to powdered detergent and started throwing a pinch of powder in the bottom of the tub in addition to filling up the main dispenser halfway, I have not had a single dish come out with a piece of food on it. I also recommend disabling any “auto” features of dishwasher has. The only caveat to this video: don’t fill up the detergent dispenser all the way with powder, go about halfway. He corrects this mistake in his follow-up video, which I also recommend.

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    2. @ejoltoJan 2022· in “My dishwasher won’t start until I let it update its firmware over the WiFi”

      I don't have any issues putting dirty dishes in my dishwasher. Do you use pre-wash detergent in your machine? I highly recommend you watch this video by Technology connections[1], I too used to think I had to rinse my dishes before putting them in the machine. [1]: this video

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    3. @bentcornerApr 2022· in “How to get kids to do chores: Does the Maya method work? (2018)”

      I love this video: this video Dishwasher pods are heavily marketed in the US and actually wash more poorly compared to plain powder. With pods the pre-wash ends up running without detergent, so rinsing off dishes becomes necessary.

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    4. @chillingeffectJan 2022· in “My dishwasher won’t start until I let it update its firmware over the WiFi”

      This[0] and this[1] are the ultimate dishwasher talks. From what I gather, European dishwashers heat the water, while American do not. [0] this video [1] [LINK]

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    5. @lbutlerMar 2023· in “I Splurged for the Fanciest Dishwasher and It Was Worth It”

      For those that haven't seen them, the two Technology Connection videos on dishwashers are must watch 1 - this video 2 - [LINK]

      Strongly recommendsView on HN