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The mistake everyone makes with the dishwasher: never do it again
The dishwasher is certainly a fundamental help in everyday life. And for good reason, it helps us save time on household chores such as washing dishes. However, many make a mistake with this appliance without realizing it, thus causing high water consumption.
If you break this habit, you can get more out of your dishwasher.
Do you have to rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?
If the dishwasher is an essential household item, it is because it saves you time and effort when cleaning dishes and cutlery. Thanks to technological innovations, this appliance has become less water-hungry.
However, many people make a mistake with this appliance because they think they are doing the right thing. If you want to get the most out of your dishwasher, do not rinse your dishes before putting them in the appliance. Pre-rinsing is not only time-consuming and wastes water, but it also prevents you from enjoying the performance of your appliance. And for good reason, when you wash the dishes, you think there are no more stains on them. However, dishwashers operate at high temperatures to ensure that the dishes are perfectly clean at the end of the cycle. It is the hot water and detergent that keep the dishes clean, not the pre-wash cycle. If you develop this habit, you are not only limiting the dishwasher’s potential, but you are also wasting a valuable resource: water. Simply scrape the dishes without rinsing them and then put them in the dishwasher to wash.
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To remove dirt from dishes, you can remove food residues with a spoon or a paper towel instead of pre-rinsing. This clever gesture prevents food residues from clogging the appliance. Some high-performance models are equipped to remove stubborn dirt.
In addition, it is advisable to use the right amount of detergent to avoid overloading the appliance and to take full advantage of its power, and to use a water softener. This will allow you to dose a good amount of salt depending on the hardness of the water. For this reason, it is important to know the lime content of the water. You can find this information on your water bill.
Which detergent should I use for the dishwasher?
Gel, powder, tablets are all forms of detergent that can be used for the dishwasher. There are also so-called “all-in-one” products that contain both salt and rinse aid. We recommend using them with a “tablet” program if your appliance is equipped with one and placing them in the detergent drawer and not in the cutlery basket.
As you may have understood, for optimal washing results and greater economy, it is advisable not to pre-wash the dishes before putting them in the washing machine.
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