Why do plastic containers always come out wet from the dishwasher?

https://theconversation.com/why-do-plastic-containers-always-come-out-wet-from-the-dishwasher-science-has-the-answer-250656

by amichail • 1 year ago

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theconversation.com

m4632• 1 year ago

I've read that rinse aids like finish might do unexpected things to your digestive tract, so I don't use them anymore.

EDIT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36464527/

gnabgib2• 1 year ago

They do (best to avoid, including pods which have a rinse aid element), but note in the conclusion it's only significant in professional applications.. so probably OK at home, but never eat out :|

The expression of genes involved in cell survival, epithelial barrier, cytokine signaling, and metabolism was altered by rinse aid in concentrations used in professional dishwashers

m4632• 1 year ago

It could be they only tested on professional dishwashers.

zooloo99• 1 year ago

Interesting link! I've become quite sensitive to the smell and taste of rinse aid residues, so I end up having to rinse out all my dishes again after washing.

I wonder what the long-term effects of ingesting these are?

ariejan• 1 year ago

My theory is this: the washing machine uses residual heat in the washed items to get them to dry. Plastic cools down too quickly to dry them completely. Mugs, plates or metal items stay hot longer.

Why do plastic containers always come out wet from the dishwasher?

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