PBW In Dishwasher?

[rodwha]

Has anyone used PBW to wash their pots and other equipment in the dishwasher?

I just run my stuff through with dish detergent but wondered about residue.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I have used it to de-scale my dishwasher itself. Works great.

 

[rodwha]

How much do you use?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

How much do you use?

I treat it like powdered dishwasher detergent and use the dispenser cups in the door.

 

[rodwha]

I suppose I'll give it a try...

 

[Jeffries55]

I treat it like powdered dishwasher detergent and use the dispenser cups in the door.

Suppose I load my dishwasher with glassware and load up the thing with PBW, does this work well as an alternative to cleaning glassware with Vinegar?

 

[metanoia]

PBW works great in the dishwasher, I've used it before with regular dishes and they came out just as clean, if not cleaner, than with the regular powdered packs we use from Costco.

If I end up making a big homemade batch with OxiClean and TSP substitute, I'll probably just use that for the dishwasher as well.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Suppose I load my dishwasher with glassware and load up the thing with PBW, does this work well as an alternative to cleaning glassware with Vinegar?

Dunno. Never used it to wash the dishes. Only used it to remove scale build up inside the dishwasher.

 

[Jaybird]

I use it from time to time you just want to make sure you don't use the "add heat" Cycle on the washer if you have one. PBW is not recommended at temps above 160 and a LOT of the newer washers will get well above that.

Cheers
Jay

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I use it from time to time you just want to make sure you don't use the "add heat" Cycle on the washer if you have one. PBW is not recommended at temps above 160 and a LOT of the newer washers will get well above that.

Cheers
Jay

From the tech sheet.

"CIRCULATION CLEANING: Use 1 to 3 ounces per gallon depending on soil load.
Heat to 130° to 180° F for 30 minutes."

I used to also have a poster from Five Star listing the best use of their products with amount to use and desired temp. 170, IIRC, was a common number for brewery items. However, 150, was a common number for draft system cleaning. I think it has more to do with the materials being cleaned (and the soil type) than the chemicals.

 

[Jaybird]

From the tech sheet.

"CIRCULATION CLEANING: Use 1 to 3 ounces per gallon depending on soil load.
Heat to 130° to 180° F for 30 minutes."

I used to also have a poster from Five Star listing the best use of their products with amount to use and desired temp. 170, IIRC, was a common number for brewery items. However, 150, was a common number for draft system cleaning. I think it has more to do with the materials being cleaned (and the soil type) than the chemicals.

Very well could be. I have an MSDS from them from a few years ago and it shows not above 160* I am going to contact them directly to get an updated MSDS and I will report back.

Cheers
Jay

 

[Jeffries55]

Was cleaning keg lines today and noticed that it says right on there on can use it in the dishwasher to clean glassware. Giving this a go!

 

[rodwha]

I have a small can. I obviously should have read more...