"You may very well feel this more acutely around the holidays when you're washing even more dishes than usual, but stubborn food residue is a problem year-round. Not being able to get all the build-up off of plates, bowls, utensils, and cookware is frustrating, unappetizing, and even unsafe in terms of potential bacteria growth if there are old food bits hanging around that you didn't notice."
"So, how can you combat residue once and for all? The answer is simple, free, and even sustainable, and it doesn't require cleaning for hours, using harsh chemicals, or scrubbing dishes before even loading them into the dishwasher, which can just cause it to run less effectively. It's citrus peels. That's right, don't just toss those fruit peels into the trash; repurpose them into cleaning solutions instead."
Citrus peels from oranges, lemons, and grapefruit remove grease and stubborn food residue due to natural acidity and aromatic oils. Peels can be placed directly in the dishwasher's utensil compartment or steeped in hot water with a sprinkle of baking soda to create a soak that loosens buildup on plates before washing. Using peels helps clean the appliance itself, prevents gunk accumulation that reduces dishwasher performance, and leaves dishes smelling fresh. The method avoids long scrubbing, harsh chemicals, and pre-rinsing that can make dishwashers run less effectively.
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