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Why do people use dishwashers when you can just wash dishes by hand?

asked Apr 16, 2022 in Dishwashing by CrystalScribe (2.2k points)

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Can you use dish soap in a front load washing machine?

asked Apr 16, 2022 in Dishwashing by CelestialFlare (3.2k points)

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What type of clothing does a dishwasher wear when washing dishes in a restaurant kitchen?

asked Apr 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by T (3.2k points)

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How do you properly wash dishes with soap and water?

asked Apr 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by Speedy23 (2.7k points)

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How do you know when it's time to clean your dishwasher? Mine doesn't smell bad per se but it does have a sort of wet clothes odor and I'm not sure if that's normal.

asked Apr 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by Sarah Barker (4.0k points)

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What does a diverter motor do in a dishwasher?

asked Apr 14, 2022 in Dishwashing by NebulaTwilight (2.6k points)

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Is it safe to use dishes that were touched by rat poop if I washed them and put them in the oven to disinfect? Is there a better way to clean them or should I just toss them?

asked Apr 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by wrigleyb (3.7k points)

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If dishes are not fully dried when they are put away, can mold form in the cabinets?

asked Apr 12, 2022 in Dishwashing by TempestDreamer (4.2k points)

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Do you rinse the bubbles off your dishes after washing up?

asked Apr 12, 2022 in Dishwashing by Edberry12 (3.2k points)

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What are some things to look for when choosing a dish washing glove?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by ZephyrSculptor (2.2k points)

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At what point is a dishwasher being inefficient? My roommate and I can only fill up a dishwasher halfway in a day. Would it be more energy/water efficient to do it by hand?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by LincsLad (4.1k points)

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What are the pros and cons of using dish soap to wash dishes by hand?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by Steve Miller (3.4k points)

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Why do people typically wash their dishes in a sink full of dirty water if they don’t have a dishwasher?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by Barry Doyling (2.6k points)

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I keep trying to wash the dishes but I feel a static every time I touch the faucet. What can I do to fix it?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by QuantumHorizon (3.0k points)

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Should you leave a dishwasher door open to dry?

asked Apr 10, 2022 in Dishwashing by blueeyedrufous (3.1k points)

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Would you use a countertop dishwasher?

asked Apr 10, 2022 in Dishwashing by T-C (4.6k points)

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What happens if you put wood in the dishwasher?

asked Apr 10, 2022 in Dishwashing by neil39 (2.5k points)

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How long does it take for dish soap to be completely washed away after handwashing dishes with Dawn dish soap?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashing by spert44 (2.8k points)

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If dishwasher detergent has such harsh chemicals in it, why is it safe to eat off of them after they come out of the dishwasher?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashing by jordon20187 (4.0k points)

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How can I get a gallon of dish detergent out of the trunk of my car?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashing by NovaPulse (2.5k points)