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Dishwasher tablets?
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« Reply #1951 on: 13:56:03, 10-10-2007 » |
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Apparently having a dishwasher is now considered greener than not having one. A pity - I'd used the green argument for ages as an excuse for not having one.
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« Reply #1952 on: 14:08:17, 10-10-2007 » |
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Dishwashers
I am sure it depends on the size of the household. We have one but only run it every other day when there is enough to fill the machine.
My therapist (things you didn't know about me - it is nearly seven years ago) reckoned some men had a thing about dishwashers, like they can about cars.
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A time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance
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« Reply #1953 on: 14:27:38, 10-10-2007 » |
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I live on my own and wouldn't be without my dishwasher. My flat came with a convenient (slimline) dishwasher-sized space in the kitchen, with the necessary plumbing and everything, so I couldn't resist.
Normally I only need to put it on every 2-3 days, though sometimes if I'm having a "cooking day" (batches for the freezer) it even goes on twice. The thing is, if I didn't have it I'd be less inclined to cook for pleasure.
I HATE washing up.
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Ein süßer, heiliger Akkord von dir
Den Himmel beßrer Zeiten mir erschlossen,
Du holde Kunst, ich danke dir dafür!
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« Reply #1954 on: 17:37:31, 10-10-2007 » |
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I hate washing up. I've had a dishwasher for many years now and if I had to choose I'd have it before a tumble drier. I like to hang washing out anyway. I put the dishwasher on every night with the day's pots in and so it is on during "cheaper" electricity time.
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« Reply #1955 on: 17:59:12, 10-10-2007 » |
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We're a family of four and a few years ago my daughter's college course taught her to chef. My wife has always been a good cook so then with two experts in the house I just didn't need to cook any more  But there was a downside to this, I became the washer-up - on a permanent basis  So for five years now I've washed-up about three times a day, breakfast - and if anyone was in for lunch - dishes sit in the sink till I do them at 5.00pm, then there's dinner and I'll be washing up again at say 8.00pm, and then just before bed there's an assortment of glasses and cups and teaspoons.... why is this not in the grump thread  And I've not always used Mild Green Fairy Liquid so my hands are dry...... anyone remember I'll tell her to-mow-wow  Our neat little kitchen has no room for another appliance and we need all the cabinet space. Oh the fourth member of the family, all he does is play football  Oh, I still do a good Sunday Morning Breakfast Feast!! John W |
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« Reply #1956 on: 18:04:30, 10-10-2007 » |
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I HATE washing up.
Funnily enough, I don't mind a bit of washing up, now the dishwasher takes the strain. Also a bit of ironing. At least I feel I can achieve something, whereas hoovering and window cleaning always depress me because there is always some dirt after you've worked and it gets dirty again. I loathe hoovering. |
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« Reply #1957 on: 18:17:32, 10-10-2007 » |
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Obviously, we have a dishwasher and Lynn always said (before we got one) "why do we need one?". However, 4 years later, when the old one broke, she changed her tune and couldn't wait to get a new one!  |
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« Reply #1958 on: 18:20:20, 10-10-2007 » |
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Well, I had one many years ago, and when it went wrong I decided another set of kitchen drawers in the space would be more use!
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« Reply #1959 on: 18:27:01, 10-10-2007 » |
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I had a slimline dishwasher for many years, it now resides, broken, in the garage. In the meantime I am like Miss Faversham, the remains of my wedding feast strewn on the dining room table, the rats attempting to gnaw the cake, the cobwebs festooning the candlesticks... No, I don't mind washing up, I eat a fairly simple diet which doesn't generate much, what I dislike is cleaning the windows. Just how do you get them smear free?
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« Reply #1960 on: 18:34:25, 10-10-2007 » |
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I had a slimline dishwasher for many years, it now resides, broken, in the garage. In the meantime I am like Miss Faversham, the remains of my wedding feast strewn on the dining room table, the rats attempting to gnaw the cake, the cobwebs festooning the candlesticks... No, I don't mind washing up, I eat a fairly simple diet which doesn't generate much, what I dislike is cleaning the windows. Just how do you get them smear free?
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« Reply #1961 on: 19:49:18, 10-10-2007 » |
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Dishwasher tablets?
Don't have a dishwasher. Now I just clean up for myself usually, so I don't expect this applies to people who live more communally, but I *hate* dish-washers. Much prefer to clean things up as I go along. Doesn't cost me any time either so far as I'm aware. |
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« Reply #1962 on: 19:51:14, 10-10-2007 » |
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Rice?
Pasta?
I'd rather not, as it takes up a lot of space (in a way that I wouldn't find satisfying) and isn't a hassle for me to purchase. Cooking oil?
A bottle seems to do me a few months, so not really. Shampoo?
Maybe; I'll have to think about it. Wine/beer/spirits?
Don't drink, and have enough accumulated in spite of that anyway! Dried pulses if you use them
Tinned pulses (ditto) - i.e. kidney beans for chilli
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« Reply #1963 on: 19:57:41, 10-10-2007 » |
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Although it can sometimes be a real chore washing dishes, I seem to be able to get my mind onto another level, planning the next couple of hours or trying to hum all the way through the movement of a symphony and the dishes are done in no time, though often pans have to soak for an hour and I have to come back to them  Ironing is another chore I've accepted after my missus got whiplash in two minor car accidents (both someone gone in the back of her car) but the time has to be chosen so I can watch football or listen to music at the sane time |
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« Reply #1964 on: 20:07:15, 10-10-2007 » |
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Dog food? Cat food? Rabbit food? Fish foo - oh, that's not very heavy! I wouldn't be without my dishwasher. I'm always all the more grateful for it after periods of it being out of action, awaiting repair/replacement. And I have to confess I use a tumble dryer too. Which makes me even ungreener. It's an unnecessary luxury I know but I'm not at home most days and it's very good for removing cat hairs, which aren't removed by the washing machine. (Yes, I know I could use Sellotape to lift them off but it's time-consuming and I'd get through an awful lot...) |
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