On 5/9/2014 6:10 PM, Don Wiss wrote:
On Fri, 09 May 2014 17:22:32 -0500, dpb wrote:

On 5/9/2014 4:24 PM, sms wrote:
...

... Commercial use of phosphates in
dishwasher detergent is allowed because restaurants need their dishes to
be clean.

And we at home don't????

It is commercial and institutions that are allowed. Institutions have
greater lobbying clout than homeowners.

I think that there is a greater fear of spreading disease. The Finish
brand institutional packs with phosphates are also popular at rental
condos and hotels with in-suite dishwashers.