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Stains And Marks Dishwasher Stains Printed Pattern On Glassware Fading In A Dishwasher
Printed Pattern On Glassware Fading In A Dishwasher
Appearance
Patterns on the surface of the glass are dull or faded.
This is most noticeable when comparing with new glasses of the same type or with the undamaged pattern on the inside of the glass.
Usually the result of:
Very soft water
Detergent overdosing
Poor quality glassware
Cause & Prevention
CAUSE
Fading of patterns is caused by the removal of metal ions from the coloured area and this is very often a result of very soft water.
Part of the detergent is designed to remove calcium ions from the water (builders) but if there are few ions present, such as is the case in soft water areas, then this can cause the metal ions to be removed from the coloured pattern.
Treatment
Teh fading is irreversible and there is no treatment or any way to restore the pattern
Prevention
Buy good quality "dishwasher safe" glasses.
Ensure that the water is not too soft. Check with your local water authority that the water is suitable.
Do not add salt to the machine if the tap water is
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Most marks and stains that you will get on dishes, cutlery and glass in a dishwasher are easily explained and most often not an actual fault with your dishwasher but just a case of knowing what the problem is and how to solve it. In this section we explain the most common causes of dishwasher stains and marks and tell you how to revent them.
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