New OxiClean Survey Reveals Common Dishwashing Woes

PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to achieving clean sparkling dishes, 1 in 3 people who own dishwashers claim it's their biggest kitchen challenge, according to new research from OxiClean®. While this summer marks two years since dishwasher detergents were reformulated to remove phosphates – a key cleaning ingredient – 69 percent of consumers are still unaware of what phosphates are or why they were banned from dishwashing detergents. 

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"While many consumers may blame their dishwasher, grimy dishes are most often a result of phosphate-free detergents, which can leave behind a film from hard water salts and calcium," said Craig Sheehan, Director, of the OxiClean® brand at Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. "Our new Dishwashing Booster's multi action formula was designed to dissolve the cloudy film left behind by regular detergents to ensure sparkling dish and stemware each and every time you run your dishwasher."  

With all the backyard parties, summer outings and entertaining that takes place during the summer, clean dishes and sparkling glasses are essential. Of consumers polled, 88 percent agreed it is embarrassing to serve dishes that have spots and streaks, however, the majority of respondents experienced a film out of the dishwasher about five times a month. But spots and streaks on dishes don't make the kind of home style statement you'd like to make this summer, and consumers are going to unnecessary lengths to avoid such entertaining faux pas.

The survey found over half of consumers polled have switched detergents 2-5 times, rewashed their dishes by hand (47 percent) – resulting in excess costs in a tight economy and taking time out from already busy schedules. For a simple, inexpensive solution to upgrading the appearance of your tableware when entertaining this summer, just add two squirts of OxiClean Dishwashing Booster to give your regular detergent a boost. Eliminate spots, residue, and cloudy film in just one wash and then keep dishware crystal clear wash after wash.

To find more information about OxiClean® Dishwashing Booster or other OxiClean product innovations for in the laundry and around the home, go to www.OxiClean.com or www.facebook.com/OxiClean.

About the Survey
The OxiClean Dishwashing Survey was conducted on behalf of OxiClean by StrategyOne in May 2012. The 5-minute, online survey included a sample of 506 (405 women and 101 men) adults 18+ who owned a dishwasher and influence the type of dishwashing cleaning products purchased. The margin of error is ±4.4%

About OxiClean®
More than 15 years ago scientists came up with a way to harness the power of oxygen to clean better than ever before. That breakthrough was OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover, a cleaning sensation that virtually revolutionized the industry. Today, there are several OxiClean products to fit your needs that all have one thing in common – tough stain removal! While the OxiClean brand family has grown to include laundry boosters, laundry pretreaters, and a dishwashing booster, the original Versatile Stain Remover powder is strong as ever and still tackles many different stains in and around the home! OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover is chlorine free and safe on colors.  For more information, visit www.OxiClean.com.  

About Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc., headquartered in Princeton, NJ, manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household, and specialty products under the Arm & Hammer brand name and other well known trademarks like OxiClean.

About StrategyOne
StrategyOne, a Daniel J. Edelman company, employs custom public opinion research and secondary research methodologies to deliver strategic counsel to corporate, organizational and governmental clients globally. With offices in Atlanta, Chicago, London, New York, Paris, San Mateo, Washington, D.C., and Abu Dhabi StrategyOne provides global clients with evidence based stakeholder insights, analysis and measurement. Visit www.strategyone.com for more information.

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