Many of our assumptions about dishwashers haven’t kept up with what modern machines can actually do. According to Becky Fletcher, Digital Media Coordinator and Cleaning Expert at GoCleanCo, “Most people avoid [washing certain items in the dishwasher] because they’re worried about damaging something, which is fair,” because many “of us grew up hearing ‘don’t put that in the dishwasher.’”
Fortunately, many washable items are more durable than we think, and the combination of heat, detergent, and strong water pressure breaks down grease and residue more consistently than a quick wash by hand.
Fletcher’s advice? “As long as you’re mindful of heat, detergent, and material, the dishwasher can actually be the easier and more consistent option.” With that in mind, here are four surprising items Fletcher says you should be putting in the dishwasher.
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