Everyone has their own routine when it comes to loading their dishwasher. Some people like to pre-rinse their dirty plates and cutlery while others like to separate their plates from their bowls. In some households, if a dishwasher is loaded incorrectly, it can even spark heated debates.
With more of us dining in at home and looking for ways to save money on our energy bills, more of us will likely be leaning on our dishwashers to do the brunt of the hard work when it comes to washing our plates and cutlery.
Home appliance brand AEG has provided some tips to help Britons make the most of their dishwashers – from loading their cutlery to the best wash cycles.
Mix up your cutlery
It’s quite common for homeowners to section out their cutlery when they load their dishwashers, loading their knives and forks separately, for example.
However, the experts at AEG recommended “evenly mixing your spoons amongst the knives and forks” if they need “more attention”.
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Go eco
When possible, try and use an eco-mode when you put your dishwasher on.
Eco modes are designed to be more efficient and will likely save you money on your energy bills.
The experts at AEG said: “It may seem counter-effective to leave your wash on for longer, but it is the most energy-efficient option because the quicker the wash, the more energy goes into getting the job done quicker.”
When you put your dishwasher on a long hot cycle, the water doesn’t need to be heated up as much.
Clean your dishwasher
You can also regularly clean your dishwasher to keep it running smoothly. Dishwashers should be cleaned once a month to prevent bacteria and limescale building up.
Signs your dishwasher needs cleaning are if there’s an unpleasant smell, a buildup of food in the filter or visible to the eye and leftover food on cutlery.
To clean your dishwasher, you just need white vinegar and a dishwasher-safe cup or container. Put two cups of white vinegar into the container and put it onto the top rack of the dishwasher. Put the dishwasher on a hot, long cycle. Once finished, you can use the dishwasher as normal.
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