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Title: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: GeeTee on May 14, 2012, 12:18:42 PM
Yep..., who can recommend a general dishwashing detergent that won't fill the sink with bubbles? This is for both home and camping use - I am sick of foam clinging to my elbows and not being able to see the stuff I am washing!
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: Big Nath on May 14, 2012, 12:25:51 PM
Aldi stuff is pretty good

Cheers!!
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: cruisindub on May 14, 2012, 12:38:03 PM
Just use our local water, hard as!

Softer water will foam more, as will desalination water or 'soft' water.

Usually though, any cheap brand dish washer water will not produce much foam, causing you to use more of it. (Maybe a smaller amount squirted of your normml stuff wiill also help)
We use a good quality detergent and previously when using an inbuilt water softener,we have had to premix the detergent into another bottle mixed with water to tone it down a bit. (In case your still heavy handed)
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: peanut2 on May 14, 2012, 03:52:37 PM
I use Morning Fresh and can't ever remember having a sink full of bubbles.  Only need a little squirt.


Peanut
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: time on May 14, 2012, 03:56:50 PM
I use Morning Fresh and can't ever remember having a sink full of bubbles.  Only need a little squirt

Same for us, little squirt and not a lot of suds, and that is with "soft" water.
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: bobnrob on May 14, 2012, 05:26:04 PM
Fill the sink with desired amount of water, add detergent & gently mix through...no suds
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: fishfinder on May 14, 2012, 05:33:14 PM
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Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: cruisindub on May 14, 2012, 11:03:57 PM
Fill the sink with desired amount of water, add detergent & gently mix through...no suds
Definitely. 
Don't put your squirt of dishwasher liquid in and then fill the sink, this causes extra bubbles..
fill the bucket /sink, with your water then add the detergent and a swish of hands or a top up with fast running water.
Title: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: lilstookie on May 14, 2012, 11:20:29 PM
Soap nuts ;) work in the washing machine and as a spray cleaner.

Lil :)


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Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: speewa158 on May 15, 2012, 12:53:40 AM
Wash dishes  ??? ??? l know not of such things ,,,  ??? So how dose this go  . Dont you just hand them to somebody after you have eaten the provided tucker only to see them again refilled for the next meal  ;D
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on May 15, 2012, 11:52:37 AM
I use Morning Fresh

Who wouldn't?  Takes litterally ages to go through a large jar.

Fill the sink with desired amount of water, add detergent & gently mix through...no suds

Very smart. 

I actually like the suds.  Helps me to identify sharp knives with the gloves causing first aid requirements and so ending dishwashing duties for the entire trip!    ;D

Kit_e
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: GeeTee on May 15, 2012, 11:56:53 AM
yeah thanks all, I might give the Morning Fresh a go. I've got some kind of natural plant extract stuff from Coles but you end up with foam almost up around your ears!!
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: noel_w on May 15, 2012, 12:08:30 PM
Just use a dishwasher  :cheers:. I have an auto one for home & a 16yo for the bush. That way I don't have to worry about suds.
Sounds like Speewa has the right idea as well.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on May 15, 2012, 12:41:41 PM
some kind of natural plant extract stuff

Useless Infomation # 5322155:  Saponin is the natural plant agent used for all stuff that sudds.  It grows in the wild as well.  Commonly known here in Australia as Soap Bush.  Wet your hands and rub them together with a leaf and ta da ... clean hands.

Kit_e
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: GeeTee on May 15, 2012, 01:10:13 PM
Just use a dishwasher  :cheers:. I have an auto one for home & a 16yo for the bush. That way I don't have to worry about suds.
Sounds like Speewa has the right idea as well.  :cheers:

I had one of those but it broke
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: noel_w on May 15, 2012, 03:11:31 PM
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I had one of those but it broke
Mine broke for a while too but blocking facebook & youtube and threatening mobile cancellation somehow fixed it. For how long I don't know.
I also have to find a way for the PS3 not to work & I'll be just right.
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on May 15, 2012, 03:59:12 PM
I also have to find a way for the PS3 not to work & I'll be just right.

Remove batteries or chop off cords  >:D

Kit_e
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: noel_w on May 15, 2012, 04:09:34 PM
Remove batteries or chop off cords  >:D

Kit_e
Need to do it selectively so I can use it though when he's not around. Also it is his as he paid for it out of his mowing money.
Good thought though.
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: Kit_e_kat9 on May 15, 2012, 04:14:51 PM
Need to do it selectively so I can use it though when he's not around. Also it is his as he paid for it out of his mowing money.
Good thought though.

You are an adult ... so 'Confiscate' it for a set period of time.  Worked when I was a kid.   :'(

Kit_e
Title: Re: Dishwashing detergent that doesn't foam too much...
Post by: GeeTee on May 15, 2012, 08:43:43 PM
Mine broke for a while too but blocking facebook & youtube and threatening mobile cancellation somehow fixed it. For how long I don't know.
I also have to find a way for the PS3 not to work & I'll be just right.

I wish mine could've been fixed that easily...!