[Shop-talk] Best dishwasher?

[Jimmie Mayfield]

On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 12:42:03PM -0500, David Scheidt wrote:
> (This isn't directly related to particular dishwashers or picking one,
> just seems like a suitable time to bring it up.)
> 
> One thing to think about with a dishwasher that's not working as well
> as it used to is the detergent.  In the first half of last year, the
> use of phosphates in dishwasher detergents was phased out.  Phosphates
> in dishwashers soften the water, which make the rising work better,
> and generally increase the performance of the detergent.  If your
> dishwasher has recently stopped working well, it's entirely possible
> your detergent just sucks.  Try something else.
> 

I've wondered about this.  I imagine manufacturers are still tweaking
their forumlae since phosphates were eliminated only recently.  Any 
recommendations for detergents that work reasonably well these days?

Jimmie