On Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:38:17 -0400, Giusi wrote
(in article >):

>
> "Lee" > ha scritto nel messaggio
> jmcquown wrote
>> It is very rarely that I leave the dishes in water overnight. The slime
>> occurs during the 10 minutes it takes me to fill the sink and wash the
>> dishes.
>
> I think it's hard water mineral soap scum. If so a tad of washing soda
> ought to help.
>
>

I googled "hard water mineral soap scum" and that is what is going on.

Another poster suggested that I was not using enough detergent. I believe
that also is true.

It is such a relief to finally find out the cause of a major annoyance.
Thank you, Everybody.

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Lee
Park Ridge NJ
rarebirdyatverizondotnet