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0 pointsjldugger4y ago0 comments

The only brand I even recognize is Finish, and they're a UK firm, not American. Technology Connections mentions[1] it's a European thing: "I have never ever encountered one, and I don't think I've ever seen dishwasher salt sold in a store."

[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6-eGDpimU&t=2098s

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outworlder4y ago· 2 in thread

> The only brand I even recognize is Finish, and they're a UK firm, not American

Plenty of non-american firms sell products in the US. Like... I don't know, Nestlé?

I watched the same Technology Connections video. He does mention Bosch dishwashers by name. Those are available in the US. It's just that people barely bother understanding how dishwashers work, let alone _very infrequently_ refilling the salt. Heck, people drive without checking tire pressures, dishwasher salt has no hope.

Not surprising that most stores don't bother. It lasts forever too.

jlduggerOP4y ago

They're pretty rare. I stand by the claim that I've never seen a physical store selling diswasher salt. Before I saw that video, if you told me to get some dishwasher salt at the store, I'd have asked if we also needed any headlight fluid or elbow grease.

OJFord4y ago

If it 'lasts forever' I suppose your water really is so different that it being unavailable/uncommon is justified.

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