Beyond the plates: Surprising dishwasher-friendly items
Modern kitchens are almost incomplete without a dishwasher—this device undoubtedly simplifies life by reducing water usage and the time spent washing dishes. It turns out that its applications extend beyond washing plates or cutlery. What else can you wash in it? Discover the methods that might surprise you!
If you think a dishwasher serves only one purpose, you might be in for a surprise. Keeping many items clean is often a challenging task, requiring considerable effort to keep them looking new and free from bacteria. How about switching from traditional washing to the convenient solution offered by a dishwasher? Find out which items you can safely place in this appliance!
List of items you can wash in the dishwasher
If you're familiar with the list of things that shouldn’t be washed in a dishwasher, you'll be surprised by how many other items can be placed there safely. All pet owners know how tedious it can be to clean pet bowls. Instead of scrubbing tirelessly, simply rinse under the tap and toss them in the dishwasher. This way, your pet can enjoy meals in impeccably clean dishes. Similarly, you can wash a bathroom tumbler in the dishwasher, which is often covered in residue. After an appropriate cycle, the dirt will vanish.
What else can go in the dishwasher? For example, baseball caps. After washing in the dishwasher, they regain cleanliness without the risk of damaging the material, which a washing machine or hand washing might not ensure. It's also a great way to clean plastic children’s building blocks: all you need to do is put them in a special bag and place them in the dishwasher. Makeup brushes are also good candidates for the dishwasher—it removes bacteria without the need for manual washing.
Perfect shine - These items are best cleaned by the dishwasher
No one enjoys cleaning fridge shelves, but removing them and putting them in the dishwasher after they reach room temperature will save you a significant amount of time. The shelves will be clean and disinfected, preventing mold from forming.
This approach can also be applied to washing the detergent drawer—chemical residues disappear easily, leaving it free from mold and odors. Don’t forget about the range hood filter. The dishwasher quickly removes contaminants, allowing you to save time for more enjoyable activities.
