Environmentalists: Hands Off My Dishes!

Townhall.com ^ | January 25, 2011 | Mona Charen

[Blennos]

Is that powdered? Our plumber told us not to use powdered, due to the fact that it often doesn’t dissolve enough and can clog your sink trap.

Yes, it is powdered. I have been using Cascade powder for many years and never have had a problem.

[Blennos]

Thanks for the link, I just placed an order. Anyone interested, use coupon code GP9CZ to receive 5% off.

You are welcome. I have used Restockit.com several times and have been quite pleased with their service.

[RightField]

You can still get Cascade with the phosphates at janitorial or restaurant supply stores. It's labeled "professional formula." (I just bought a box at GFS Supplies here in Clearwater FL.) Evidently "professionals" are exempt from the no-phosphate rule ... it's just us unwashed masses (pun intended) who must go phosphate-phree.

Thanks to whoever suggested added TSP also. I'm going to stock up on a few boxes of that, just in case.

[RightField]

You can also still buy the real stuff at local restaurant and janitorial supply houses.
I just bought a box (like in your link) at GFS here in Florida.

I see a big black market developing in this stuff. Someone on eBay is selling it by the case of 24 for around $75.00. For someone my age, who only uses the dishwasher once a week, that's a lifetime supply! With probably some left over for my kids to inherit.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

My cascade w/phosphates arrived this morning! Talk about lightning fast and the delivery was free. I expected that it would take forever. Holy cow!

[AnalogReigns]

I’d be willing to bet THE major source of phosphate pollution (by far) in the bay is NOT household diswashers or washers, but rather farm fertilizer—which, I bet is not (effectively) regulated.

[Osage Orange]

Week the Weekly Standard article on this subject......

Pretty insightful...

[sunny48]

Well I’m bringing up this old thread from Jan 25 and it was very helpful to me. Thanks.
I’ve bought TSP and my dishes are sparkling.
Now while shopping for cereal, I notice that berry berry KIX lists Trisodium Phosphate as one of their ingrediants.
I just don’t get it. TSP isn’t safe for dishes and to go down the drain but you can add it to cereal and heaven knows what else?

[tnlibertarian]

A friend’s apartment was accidentally plumbed that way. The first couple of flushes were uneventful, but if there were several people over enjoying adult beverages, it would start steaming.