Here’s a twist that will make you feel like a mad scientist: using too much detergent can cause white residue. It’s true! The water can only dissolve so much soap, and the excess just reprecipitates onto your dishes as a sticky, chalky mess.
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It’s like adding a fifth scoop of protein powder to your smoothie—the blender screams, the powder wins, and you drink a gritty regret. Check your detergent’s directions, and unless you have a commercial-grade dishwasher, stop filling the cup to the brim. Less is often more, especially when hard water is involved.