[Histonet] Dishwasher

[Bartlett, Jeanine (CDC/OID/NCEZID)]

We have had amazing success cleaning coplin jars, etc. in this dishwasher.  We have had it for years and it is cheap!

http://www.target.com/p/Danby-Countertop-Dishwasher-White/-/A-10826013

Jeanine Bartlett
Infectious Diseases Pathology Branch
(404) 639-3590 
jeanine.bartlett <@t> cdc.hhs.gov

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Melisma Ramos
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:53 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] Dishwasher

Hello fellow histonetters,

I am doing some research on a suitable dishwasher for our lab and I'm looking to see if any of you use or have used household dishwashers in the lab.
I have looked at a few models of laboratory grade dishwasher and they are EXPENSIVE!
Would a regular household dishwasher suffice?
>From your experiences, do the household dishwasher clean the glasswares
properly?
Are there CAP regulations against using a household dishwasher in the laboratory?

We still plan using laboratory grade dishwashing detergent, of course, soaking the soiled glass/plasticware in the appropriate cleanser before running it in the dishwasher.
We are still going to have a deionized water rinse and testing the pH of the glass/plasticware after each cycle.
Aside from possible CAP violations (if any), i don't see why a household dishwasher wouldn't work?

Please, your opinions are much valued.
Thank you all for your time..

Melisma
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