The liquid used to wash dishes and cutlery is called dishwashing liquid.
Dishwasher is a term that has two meanings in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The concept can refer to the detergent used to wash dishes or to the machine that allows washing dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc.
Cleaning fluid
Precisely the idea of tableware refers to the set of elements that are used at the table to drink and eat or to serve food . A dishwasher is used to remove dirt from these objects.
As a detergent , the dishwasher has the ability to chemically clean. This liquid has surfactant properties and, in this way, facilitates the separation of food remains and waste.
When washing cutlery, glasses and plates, dishwashing detergent is needed for the task to be completed successfully. It is also important to use the appropriate amount of water to wash and rinse dishes.
The machine
As a household appliance , meanwhile, the dishwasher, dishwasher or dishwasher emerged in the 19th century , being operated manually at that time. Nowadays dishwashers can be found in restaurants , bars and homes.
Current dishwashers work by circulating water at at least 50°C , which is mixed with a high-alkalinity detergent. They then rinse the dishes and many can also generate heat for drying.
Whoever uses a dishwasher must place the plates, glasses, cups, cutlery and the rest of the items to be washed on the corresponding trays and supports. Then you have to start the machine so that the dishwasher can take care of the process . Needless to say, it offers a very tempting convenience, since it does not require much effort to wash the dishes, especially in large families or after large gatherings.
Dishwasher contraindications
It is important to know that we cannot wash any utensil or tableware in these appliances, and the reasons are very diverse. Let's start with knives with tempered steel or wooden handles: on steel, dishwasher detergent can cause great wear to the point of rust ; Wood, given its natural porosity, can swell and open. Stainless steel knives, even those with plastic or plastic handles, can be washed without problems.
Secondly, we must mention the glasses and other very delicate glassware. The risk is that they will lose shine and transparency after many cycles in the dishwasher. Although there are special programs for these objects, it is not worth putting them at risk for the time we save, especially if they are inheritances or very expensive games. Kitchen containers with non-stick layers are also recommended to be washed by hand, unless the label indicates that they are dishwasher safe, to prevent them from cracking and releasing bits of material, as well as losing their effect over time.
Some cups placed in the dishwasher tray
Other products that should not be put in the dishwasher are pressure cooker lids , because their valves can become clogged with some particles and their rubber parts can lose effectiveness. Even in models that can be disassembled, a traditional wash is preferable. Unglazed aluminum items, such as coffee pots and molds, can be affected by stains due to the abrasion of the detergent and the temperature of the water. Something similar happens with copper.
Finally, we can mention the paper labels that are too attached to the jars: many people use the dishwasher because they tend to come off in a single wash. However, leftover paper can jam the machine, so it is not recommended. If we have already done it, then we must check the filter and clean it.