Heads Up-Glass Measuring Cups

13 years ago

I recently bought a 3-piece set of Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups (see link). After 2 months of use, the lettering COMPLETELY disappeared. Actually it was there one day and gone the next.

I contacted AH, they told me that it was the LemiShine and/or detergent pacs. I use both, I have VERY hard water so I use LemiShine about once a month. They graciously offered to send a new set to me and advised me that they are in the process of changing the paint to one that will withstand these detergents.

Here is a link that might be useful: Meausring Cups

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cloudy_christine
13 years ago
Cathy, please tell me more about Lemi-Shine. I just looked at the website; never heard of it before. I have... fluctuating hard water. Meaning I have a water softener that sometimes produces soft water and sometimes doesn't. I am afraid to add the softener the dishwasher instructions say is needed for hard water, because I have no idea how much I'd need at any given moment, and too much, combined with the detergent would be very hard on the dishes. Of course now I am worried about sclerosis of the dishdrawers. Maybe Lemi-shine is the answer? Do you use the liquid?
mustangs81
Original Author
13 years ago
Karen, I use the powder. Last year I stocked up because there was word that production was going to be discontinued. It wasn't available for awhile but now is back on the shelves. Perhaps they changed the formula. There are a lot of reviews on Amazon, perhaps you can find answers if you have specific questions.

Had I read this, I would have know it would take out the paint on my measuring cups.

WARNING that is provided by LemiShine:
Check manufacturers' suggested cleaning instructions on all dishwashersafe items. Not recommended for painted glassware, painted mugs,aluminum, enamel coated silverware or fine china. Do not use with non-stick coated cookware or removable stove top components. Do not mix withliquid bleach. If eye contact occurs, flush eyes with water. Ifswallowed, drink plenty Of water To dilute. If any irritation develops,contact your physician. Keep out Of reach Of children.
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cloudy_christine
13 years ago
Thank you! I'll check it out some more.
wizardnm
13 years ago
I've been using LemiShine for over two years, in every DW load. I just double checked my measuring cups and can't see that it's had any effect on mine. They are all Pyrex. I know they get run through the DW at least five times a week.

I have hard water with a lot of lime in it. LemiShine has made all the difference in the world, everything shines now. I use about one tablespoon per load of the granular type.

Nancy
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13 years ago
I was curious as I have never heard of lemishine and here is what I found(link below). I just might go buy some citric acid as it is cheaper.

Here is a link that might be useful: What is Lemishine?
doucanoe
13 years ago
A friend of mine recommended LemiShine to me just last weekend. I thought my clear glass items that had gone through the dishwasher were "etched". I will definitely try this if you say it works!

My old set of drinking glasses is in a box to be thrown out....perhaps I should test it on them!

Linda
cooksnsews
13 years ago
I've never heard of LemiShine, nor have I ever used it. But I never wash my glass measuring cups in the DW because the markings always come off over time, regardless of my detergent. Maybe some folks don't mind replacing them frequently, but I do, so for me, it isn't worth the convenience of doing them in the DW.

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