Sorry, But You're Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

Just because everything fits inside the dishwasher doesn’t mean your job is done.

“Right before you start your cycle, you want to give the arm a quick test spin to see if it spins without obstruction,” Shunk said. If it hits a plate or utensil, move that item before you start the cycle, otherwise the dishwasher won’t clean properly.Water sprays from the center of the dishwasher, so you want the dirtiest part of your plates pointed toward the spray. When you load your plates all facing to your right, for instance, you block some of them from having full access to the water.

If your dishwasher was made in the past 10 years, there’s no need to pre-rinse, according to Blaure. “Pre-washing is a serious waste of time, water and heat,” she said. If you stop washing your dishes in the sink before they go in the dishwasher, you should see your energy bill drop.You may be tempted to save time and throw the whole kitchen sink into the dishwasher. However, some items will get damaged by sitting through cycles of harsh soap and extra hot water.

“Certain finishes such as silver or enameled items should be hand washed only, as the heat and detergents can ruin the finish,” Maker said.Avoid putting any wooden items in the dishwasher. “Wood is porous and can not sustain the amount of water that a dishwasher uses to clean,” Maker said.Any chef will tell you that sharp knives are to be hand-washed. “A dishwasher exposes them to too much water and shortens their lifespan,” Blaure said.

“If people want to be more environmentally conscious, they can turn off the ‘heated dry’ option,” Maker said.According to Whirlpool, there are several unusual items that people may not know can go in the dishwasher. This includes rubber dog toys, baseball caps, grill grates and rubber rain boots.

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