The article discusses the often-debated topic of how to load a dishwasher effectively, featuring insights from Andrew Laughlin, a researcher from Which?. He outlines several common mistakes, particularly the unnecessary practice of pre-rinsing dishes. Laughlin emphasizes that modern dishwasher tablets effectively clean without the need for rinsing. He advises that simply scraping off leftover food is sufficient. Additionally, he mentions that many dishwasher programs include a pre-rinse cycle, making the extra step of rinsing before loading counterproductive and wasteful.
According to the expert, there's no reason to pre-rinse your plates before you stack them, no matter how heavily stained they are.
For some, the thought of not rinsing plates before loading them into the dishwasher will fill them with horror - but I never bother rinsing crockery.
Modern, all-in-one dishwasher tablets are more than capable of taking on any mess thanks to a combination of powder and gel-based detergents.
An expert shares five things he'd never do when stacking his machine, emphasizing common mistakes like not taking the time to stack properly.
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