[sokoloff]

> even for [rich people], the dishwasher soap is prohibitively expensive for no apparent reason.

The dishwasher tablets we use are $0.16 each. If we ran the dishwasher everyday, that’s under $60/yr. Rinse aid adds about $0.04 per load, so < $75/yr total for daily use. Are they wildly more expensive in other places?

The powdered detergents are even cheaper I think, but I’ve never had reason to consider further economizing as we run 3-4 loads per week for a family of 4.

[throw0101c]

This Technology Connections videos goes over why you may want to go with powder to get better cleaning results (which lower cost being just a bonus):

* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rBO8neWw04