I'm at hoarders status and have physical limitations and depression. So overwhelmed. I would pay someone to help, but am afraid to let anyone in my home because I have children. It's not gross, but so cluttered there's no room for anything!
Having a dishwasher is such a huge privilege! Seriously, as someone who didn't grow up with one, thought they were for rich people, and never had one for decades until I recently got my own space: The dishwasher is a total game changer! I love "doing" the dishes now and I'm so appreciative. If you're reading this and you can't remember when you last did a cycle with a dishwasher cleaner GO DO IT NOW!
Grew up in an apartment with no dishwasher, moved out on my own, still no dishwasher in my apartment. Finally, at 33, got my own beautifully remodeled home... still no dishwasher. So, with my Christmas bonus I FINALLY got myself a dishwasher!!! Hacked up the cabinet next to the sink and installed it myself. Opted for a rather nice one too. About a year or 2 ago I got my mom, who still lives in the apartment I grew up in, a portable dishwasher that sits on her kitchen counter. She hasn't stopped talking about it since! At 64, this was her first ever dishwasher as well, albeit compact and tiny. Yeah, it's a privilege indeed! I cherish my humble beginnings when I look at what I have now.
When I was around 9-10, I was doing my chores & while cleaning the kitchen I FILLED the Dishwasher Detergent cup in the dishwasher with Original Dawn...10-15 minutes later the kitchen was knee high in BUBBLES!!! One of my funnest & most learning memories of my childhood!! 😂🤣😂
You inspired me to look through my user manual. There’s so much information in there that when I got my dishwasher several years ago I only absorbed so much of it. Reading through it again, I actually picked up a lot of new tips.
I was raised to be one of those people who basically washes their dishes before they wash their dishes. We use Cascade liquid, lemi shine booster, regular rinse aid, as well as a little bit of cleaning vinegar. We have found that by doing this we do not have to ever really worry about our dishwasher smelling bad or needing a deep clean. Our dishes come out beautiful and our glass we're always comes out spotless. :-) my one secret shame is that I always put my wooden spoons in the dishwasher. if they ever crack, which is yet to happen I know I will throw them away. But they actually are able to get clean enough for us. It's something my parents always did. So I'll blame it on the older generations. Lol I have to say this video made me feel really good and validated with my meticulous way that I load the dishwasher. I orient things to face center, stagger my silverware so they don't spoon each other, and I pretty much follow all the other things you said. So, yay me! I am a recovering slob myself, and I am grateful for gals like you who help demystify and simplify the methods for me to keep a cleaner house. By the way, I hope your shoulder heals up well. What happened?
OMG! Your hair are so beautiful! You can put your nice glass in your dishwasher as long as you keep the temperature down. I love Miele dishwashers. Because it has AutoDos and has an separate tray for the cutlery. It makes it so much easier to separate your things. And no, I'm not sponsored by Miele. And when your dishwasher are finished, then go open it shortly and get rid of the water that hasn't dried away and wipe off the door quickly. Then close the door completely and let the heat dry everything for about an hour.
Empty nester here, I often use my dish washer for a drying rack when it will be several days to make a full load. I lay a towel on the opened door, then pull the racks out, and if I’m short of time I position a small fan to blow across it, hanging the towel on the rack to also dry. I love the sanitizing of a dishwasher.
Quick tip. According to my dishwasher manual the cutlery basket has the lid to also be used down and you put the forks, spoons and butter knives through the slots of the lid. The lid isn't just to keep small parts contained.
Thank you for the brilliant idea of putting hob hood filters in the dishwasher! So clever and works a treat. I've been doing it the hard way for 10 years. Old dogs can learn new tricks! ❤️
Dishwasher fail. My grandmother had told about putting figurines in the dishwasher when they got too dusty. So, I put a dingy white owl in to hopefully get it whiter. Two days later, as I was rinsing a strange powdery residue off yet another dish, it dawned on me my owl was missing. Unfired bisque is not the same as porcelain and does not hold up well in a dishwasher.
Since watching your channel I have been taking pride in making all my own DIY cleaners and my house has never smelled better! I now enjoy cleaning so much more as everything I am cleaning with I have sort of made, even my washing detergent and it makes me proud that I made it to my own specifications. I have always, always cleaned the inside of the dishwasher for years. And in this new home that we built, 5 years ago I decided on 2 dishwashers in the kitchen and 1 in the pantry. I am a MESSY cook so it's been a lifesaver to have 3 dishwashers. The only bummer is - I HAVE TO EMPTY THEM 😂😳 (Oh and a tip from the company who makes my washing machines, I asked the repairman whats the best way to clean my washing machine, he told me to throw a dishwasher tablet in - I have front loaders - and put it on a long hot cycle) I do this every month to keep it sparkling clean and I also now have a habit of keeping the doors open so it dries out too, thanks Melissa 🙏🏻💕
Here in Australia, we have an eco friendly brand called ‘Earth Choice’ dishwashing tablets. It has repeatedly been voted as being the most efficient dishwashing tablet.
I use the flap on my utensil basket to keep my utensils from nesting. I highly reccomend looking at (or looking up) your dishwashers manual. It tells you how to use it, clean it, and all the things it can do! I prefer prewashing/cleaning the dishes. It's what my mom did and it's what she taught me to do. I've always seen the dishwasher as something to wash the germs away, not a scrubber.
I totally agree! I clean my dishes then use the dishwasher to 'boil' them. In the food industry dishes are scraped or sprayed, washed, rinsed, then sanitized. I only use my dishwasher to sanitize the same way a restaurant only uses their large automatic dishwashers to sanitize. I wash and rinse them myself just like a dishwasher (the person not the appliance) in a restaurant. Cheers!
Lol for the price of these things you shouldn't have to prewash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher it completely defeats the purpose of having one if thats the case.. I understand maybe scraping off heavy particles before hand with a utensil but I've never been able to wrap my mind around the washing dishes then putting them in the dishwasher. Scientifically it makes no sense thats like me taking a freshly washed piece of clothing that is perfectly clean and stain free and throwing in the washer for no reason.. Thats a waste of water and electricity to me but to each their own we all do things the way we like.. Now a days detergents are much stronger then they use to be back then so I can understand back then the logic alittle because lets be honest dishwashers use to be crappy compared to todays dishwashers, but now a days alot dishwashers have a built in food disposer and or filters, sanitizer cycle and alot of the manufactures recommend actually NOT pre washing dishes because dishwasher soap is designed to work with heavily soiled dishes and break those particles down, and if the dishes are already clean then the detergent can damage your dishware, I've seen plenty of people ruin beautiful glass ware not using their dishwasher properly..
@@Deklectic I totally get this. For me it's a sanitation thing. I don't like the idea of my dishes being "washed" with lots of dirty water. If I wipe and rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher then I feel like they actually get cleaned by the machine. And not only cleaned but also sanitized. A bunch of food particles suspended in wash water can clean a dish but can't sanitize it. That's my perspective😊
I got a table top dishwasher for my small flat, this is the first time I’ve ever learnt about dishwasher salt and rinse aids. I struggle with washing dishes because of my autism, I’m so excited finally to finally have a dishwasher!
Tutorial on loading and operation was " right on". Early dishwashers like you learned on had drain and pump systems that would chop up food scraps like a sink disposer. Late model ones have screens like you demonstrated, that's why you should pre-rinse everything otherwise you will just have to clean it from the screens. You did, however, overlook two important procedures: 1.) Fill pre-wash section with liquid or powder detergent and 2.) run hot water in sink prior to starting to insure 1st fill is hot, since machines only use around 4 gallons for total cycle. Keep up the good demos.
Definitely a rinser here - I live in the South, where bugs are just a fact of life no matter how clean your house is, and it's a good idea to minimize attractants wherever possible. I'm also committed to separating cutlery into individual compartments - makes it easier to put away.
I do find that I have to regularly wipe the hinge at the base of the door when its opened . there is a rubber strip that is the seal and this gets covered in gunk, pink and black gunk.
I didn’t grow up with a dishwasher and now that I’m an adult my house has one and this is so informative! I also figured wood didn’t go inside, but my boyfriend thinks otherwise
I thought I knew all the tips and tricks but this video was so useful - especially staggering the big and small plates! Also love your look in this vid awesome hair and cosy cardigan 😎 Thank you for all your advice!
We've been using Dropps for a year now, and have noticed virtually no difference between those and Cascade. Ecofriendly, comes in a compostable box - they're great! We also use Dropps for laundry too :)
I'm getting my FIRST EVER dishwasher! Perfect timing. On the pre-rinsing rule, I'll be going for the 'no solids' guideline. Never knew about the chef knife rule.
Congratulations. We got one after growing up hand washing. We, mostly out of habit, pre-rinse so that there are no solids before loading. I didn’t know you should clean the filter. Haven’t had a problem though. I guess it’s because we always did a good job of pre - rinsing.
@@raluuca300 I love my Bosch, made in Tennessee tho it is a German brand, so quiet it has a light to let you know it is running. High rating in Consumer reports, mine was rated their best brand for least cost.
I'm a scaper, scrubber n rinser then dishwasher. I was raised that the dishwasher is the soap 🧼 n sanitizer of cleaning dishes n stuff. If food n debris aren't removed before dishwasher they tend to remain on the item being washed. And due to the issues of today... It needs to be as clean as possible. Love the vlog Ty.. Always informative, educational and fun.
I definitely scrape and lightly pre rinse. Some dishwasher brands advise there is no need to pre-rinse and just scrape off solid food but my experience has been that pre rinsing keeps the dishwasher cleaner thereby creating less maintenance problems. Also cleaning the filter and running a dishwasher cleaner tablet about once a month really helps. I mainly use Cascade Platinum although Finish Powerball 3 in 1 works well also and run hot water from the sink faucet just before starting the dishwasher. Once in a while if I get lazy, I will put a good chef's knife in the dishwasher but after seeing this video, I will no longer do that. Thanks for the great dishwasher info.
I always rinse everything off my dishes. We have a sepic so no garbage disposal, we have to scrap off into the trash. Even when I lived in town I rarely used the garbage disposal. Learning to scrap left over food was an adjustment but after almost 20 years it became a good habit. The main reason why I don't put chunks of food in the dishwasher. While watching this, I realized I'm guilty of overcrowding. I needed the reminder.
Hi! I recommend using dishwasher gel and therefore also filling in your dishwashers pre-wash compartment. This will pre wash your dishes and keep your dish washer cleaner. Its also less expensive than pods and it really is not that difficult to measure the correct amount 🙂
I’ve used a squirt of vinegar in my dishwasher for years. Works great 👍 I always put my wine glasses in the dishwasher, much easier. Love your videos 👋🏼🥰🇨🇦
Controversial items I put in the dishwasher: Light fixtures, probably quarterly or before decorating for holidays I take the light fixtures down and run them through the dishwasher. It takes a few loads to get them all, but it works!
I am a scraper and rinser before putting in the dishwasher! And I use Ecover ! Plant based ingredients, good for the environment, and cruelty free! I think it’s amazing! 👍🏼 And YES I put the wine glasses in the dishwasher 😆
The BEST dishwasher soap is: Melaleuca Ecosense Diamond Brite!! Dishes are BEAUTIFUL all the time! Either the pods or the liquid... work so well... dishes and glasses are spot free! But you do need to follow all the things that Melissa went thru here! Growing up we were so lucky & grateful to get a dishwasher and me and my siblings took so much care with the right protocols of handling the issues that come along with any appliance like a dishwasher... and now as an adult and always having a dishwasher, it's amazing how much I know about DOs and DONTs but always learning more and more each day. Thank you for this video Melissa! Love ALL your videos even though I'm a women in my 50s and "think" I know how to CLEAN, I am still learning a LOT from you and CHAD!! Thanks so much! XO
I used to use pods but when I worked out cost-per-use, I switched to using the boxed powder because it was considerably less expensive. Plus, the box can be put in the paper bin when it's empty so it makes a bit less waste.
@@ritasmith4335 i noticed that too but it was because in my new apartment the dishwasher runs a shorter cycle than my old apartment so I have to use the basic pods. Not the ones that have 3gels with powder
@@belennavarrete6892 get rinse aid and dishwasher soap. youll save sooo much and since it runs a shorter cycle your dishes dont get as clean as they should since you cant put a pod in the prewash section.
Let me start by saying my background is Environmental Education, yet I am SO proud to say I agree with you that eco-friendly dishwasher detergent SUCKS! The residual odor! I grew up on Cascade powder and now use the pods because easy-peasy, lemon squeezy, oh and dishes are actually clean. I also grew up completely washing the dishes then loading them in for washing again. Now, I scrape and just put in the washer if I'm running the machine immediately OR I scrape and just water rinse if it's going to run later. Never knew to face the dishes toward each other. I love you videos - thank you for making the world a cleaner place!
Most current dishwasher detergents are designed to be used with dirty dishes - scraped off, not rinsed. The enzymes in the detergent is formulated to attach to the dirt and wash it away. No need to waste water rinsing your dishes. I clean my filter weekly. Once I figured out how to do it, I realized how fast and easy it is to do. I like knowing that it isn't filled with gunk.
I have had three modern dishwashers and they were incapable of getting my dishes perfectly clean without giving a quick rinse. Mostly just hand wash because I think they are a waste of time and energy.
@@Haley_Wozniak I wonder if changing dishwasher detergents would help - although you probably tried that. My 10 year old dishwasher does great with Finish Max in 1. I had a very noticeable reduction in my water bill when I upgraded all those years ago to a newer dishwasher and better dish detergent. :-)
I'm at the part of the video where you're saying you'd be interested in knowing about an eco-friendly dishwasher pod. Have you tried Dropps? They come in cardboard packaging. You can get dishwashing pods or washing machine pods for laundry.
I took a culinary knife skills class just before the pandemic started. It was taught by a culinary school trained chef who now owns a small, high quality kitchen store that does knife sharpening. The first thing we were taught was to hand wash all sharp knives (paring, chef etc.). The reason is that dishwashers use chemical detergents that dull and damage knives. (They don't use soap.)
I knew I shouldn’t put knives in the dishwasher, but I never knew why until now. Also, when much younger, I was taught to scrape dishes but not to rinse them “because the cleaning products were designed to clean best by being able to interact with the food enzymes.” I think it must be true as my dishes always have come out sparkling whatever dishwashing product I’ve used (though my favorite now is Cascade so I don’t need a separate rinse aid. Thanks for some great tips. I’m 68, so I’ve washed a lot of dishes, but I always learn new things from you that make life better!
I just wanted to share that I am currently running my first dishwasher for the very first time. We never had one growing up, and I am finally able to afford it on my own! 🎉
I have an old apartment dishwasher that doesn't do a very good job, but when I switched to Cascade Platinum pods, wow! everything changed. I have some old copper-bottom pans and it even shines the copper. (No, I wouldn't put good copper things in the dishwasher, but these pans are old and beat up.) What a surprise that was! The other Cascade pods are just ok, but I swear by these Platinum ones. Now if only they were eco friendly, it would be dishwasher nirvana.
I give a quick rinse to all the utensils before loading them into the dishwasher.. i love the way dishwasher takes out the residual oil in the plates..
Even tho I live alone I’d be lost without my dishwasher. I hate washing up & things left drying on the draining rack, so I especially like it for this. One of my favourite things in mine is the segmented cutlery organiser. I love that I can put all the teaspoons etc away together.
yes, i give a pre rinse before loading my dishwasher. so my dishes come out really clean and dishwasher needs fewer self cleaning cycle. and of course it prevents a bad smell coming out from dishwasher. and it keeps roaches far away 😃
Something else to keep roaches away is to squirt/shake Boric Acid along your cabinet edges, baseboards and exterior walls of the house. I learned that living by a river in the Southeastern US.
I only use the dishwasher at work, Ambulance service where we work 24 hour shifts from one base. Anyway, the dishwasher got used more after COVID-19. I just wash the dishes before loading it in the dishwasher. Way too many times where I go to unlaod it and there's still gunk on the plates, bowls, and especially silverware- Gross!! I look forward to seeing your video on cleaning the filter of the dishwasher. I didn't know about that. People at work taught me how to use the dishwasher and I've never seen any of them clean it out. It gets put to work 2+ times daily. Thanks Melissa and Chad! Love your channel and when I get back to work I'll look for the owner's manual to clean the dishwasher and spread the word.
This was so helpful, just moved into a place with a dishwasher. I never had one growing up, never had one as an adult in my own place, this is my first time and I was clueless.
I am a rinse person, no one else in the family really is. I am because one: my husband drinks essentially Turkish coffee and never rinses so if I don’t, the old coffee sludge stains the mugs and sludges up my dishwasher. Two: I am the one cleaning the dishwasher when all of their “rinsing/scraping is what a dishwasher is for” loads have sludged up the dishwasher. It’s better since my parents moved out but it is still gross cleaning up a slimy, scummy dishwasher and I don’t have to do it as often if the dishes are rinsed. Any cleaning videos on those kitchen knives? I have totally been putting them in the dishwasher! (I also totally put ceramics in there. I am super clumsy so they have a better chance of survival in there than my hand washing! 😂)
Other than the filter screen and “mesh” grille plate (which shouldn’t be that bad to clean, at least using a brush), the dishwasher should clean just fine by running an empty load with dishwasher cleaner. However, any type of coffee should definitely be left to soak (not just rinse, but SOAK)
Melissa, I wanted to tell you, your outfit, sweater and hair, were all perfection in this video! You look fabulous! I currently don't have a dishwasher...I am the dishwasher. Funny story when my previous house had a dishwasher. I used to rinse my dishes really well prior to loading. The one day I went out, my Mom was visiting, and I discovered my Mom had emptied my dirty dishwasher load into my cabinets...LOL...she didn't realize the dishes were dirty.
I only pre rinse heavy food soils, like if there’s chunks of noodles I’ll scrape and rinse that off, but I’ll put very saucy and messy stuff in all the time. Because the detergent needs grime to remove, if the grime has been rinsed off, then the detergent isn’t going to do much especially considering dishwashers pre rinse before they fill with new water and release the detergent.
I've been a "wash all your dishes before you wash them" person before. Then I heard an infomercial about letting your DW do what it was designed for (apparently they are very water efficient, and I live in a drought state). So I've experimented with seeing what my old, cheap DW can handle and have been pleasantly surprised. Here's what I've found. As a rule of thumb, if you can easily spray it off, so can the DW if you load it right. Chemistry also comes into play: many substances are highly water+soap-soluble and these do just fine (think tomato sauce, soft fats like butter, olive oil). Egg yolks are a notable exception (cholesterols are not very soluble in water). If you're leaving half a pound of food on your dishes, that might be too much, but if you're only leaving 100 milligrams, you should consider trusting your dishwasher more! :) I don't want to be preachy -- we all have our methods and reasons! But I would encourage people to try it out. I do occasionally have to rewash a dish or two, but that's already a big water savings and it's infrequent enough that I feel good about it. Sometimes I run a rinse cycle before adding soap and that can help a lot. If things are coming out dirty often, add vinegar or rinsing aid and check for blockages. And of course don't overload it, run two loads if you have to.
Yeah. I don’t generally rinse my dishes if I can help it. If they just need a little bit of pre-dampness and some mechanical cleaning, I wipe them with a damp cloth. I take the filter and grille plate out to clean (and run a cleaning cycle with them out) less often than I should, too, and I’m perfectly fine. I absolutely will scrape things off, though. It doesn’t use any water to do that much, after all.
Thanks, Melissa: A very well-explained topic. I thought that everything was easy when starting to use a dishwasher, but on the contrary, you opened up my eyes to how to use it better. You are pretty, neat, and clear, but I easily got distracted by your hands' moves. You should consider it for your next videos.😍
The dishwasher detergent from Norwex is the closest "natural" clean I've found, but honestly nothing works better than the Cascade Platinum pods. We have very hard water and a stainless steel dishwasher. I use a little Lemishine dishwasher booster in every load to keep it sparkling!
You’re going to love me after you read my comment/advise. I always put dishwasher powder/liquid not just inside the sealed lockable compartment, but most importantly also outside of it. Logically answer yourself this question, when is the detergent required the most, when the dishes are the dirtiest at the beginning of cycle or halfway through when they are already partially rinsed by just pure water? The answer is Off course when very dirty at the beginning. So I always split my dishwasher powder between sealed compartment and outside, effectively it gives your dishes a prewash. Most dishwasher actually have designated space for this reason, sometimes uncovered, sometimes under the the main flap slotted section. Frankly my “half “ of powder outside is alway bigger then locked “half”. It also has another benefit apart from cleaning your dishes better, it keeps your dishwasher’s drainage pipes clean, that’s because all this greasy stuff from initial wash is dissolved by the powder you’ve put outside of locked compartment and does not stick to the drainage. For this reason I have never ever used any of those heavily advertised “dishwasher cleaners”. You will notice it yourself when cleaning the filter (still have do it regularly, it’s compulsory), it won’t have this whitish gluey coat that is hard to remove. After 20 years of service I have replaced my old dishwasher with new one and guess what? The drainage pipe was so clean that I have not changed, just reconnected it to new machine. Another tip, when you’re installing your dishwasher, connect it to hot water supply pipe instead of cold. Don’t bother with all in one tablets or pods, always use dedicated powder/liquid and separate rinse aid. By the way rinse aid really makes the difference ton achieve spotless dry dishes. P.S. obviously I am a dishwasher freak.
I’m a rinse person all the way. Something unusual that can you can put in the dishwasher is your hairbrush! My friend shared this hack with me when I was a teenager. Your brush will come out looking brand new. You can add a little vinegar to the rise compartment to break down any build up.
I'm 33 now, I did not grow up with a dishwasher, I grew up in an apartment building without them. Been handwashing dishes my whole life. Always thought dishwashers were just something rich people had. But as I got older, I realized it's just something a lot of people who had houses, and some apartments had. The office I work in has a dishwasher and my coworkers laughed at me for not knowing how to properly load and start the dishwasher. Never had to until now! I just bought my first house and it's been freshly remodeled before I moved in but... it still didn't have a dishwasher or even a designated place for one. Being the handy, working man that I am, I was determined to have a dishwasher of my own to finally put an end to this drought of not having a dishwasher in my life. With my Christmas bonus I went ahead and bought the nicest Maytag built-in dishwasher I could get my hands on. Stainless steel tub, built-in garbage disposal instead of a filter, only a small removable catch cage at the bottom. I hacked up a cabinet space next to my sink and installed it myself, I have never felt more free! Cascade Platinum with the rinse aid does a fantastic job! My dishwasher actually has a designated fold-down rack for stemware glasses. Thank you for this video which further instructs me on how to properly utilize and care for my dishwasher.
Have you tried Dropps? I recently started using them for my dishwasher and for my laundry washing machine because there's only pods and cardboard that you can recycle. No plastic or anything else! And they are working well for me!
We definitely pre-rinse to keep big chunks out. I don’t put good knives or pans in the dishwasher. I tend to hand-wash any large mixing bowls too, since they take up so much space.
We, too, have been using pods. However, I recently watched a different video about dishwashers. It was not insinuated, but it was to photos I saw next to each other that made me wonder if the outer coating of the pods might be causing the gunk that clogs the filter. So, I’m now thinking about switching to a different form of detergent. Also, I use white vinegar in the rinse instead of rinse aid. One thing that I dislike is being able to smell any detergent on my dishes when I drink or eat from them.
I have always pre-rinsed my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, seems to help get the dishes cleaner especially if you do not wash them right away. The tip you gave about the plates, staggering and center facing is something I had not done but will now. Thank you.
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I grew up poor, our only dishwasher was me and my sisters, lol!! As a result, I had no clue about any of this stuff. I mean, most of it is common sense, but I didn't know they had filters that needed to be cleaned until last year when our dishwasher quit cleaning our dishes and I was like wtheck?! I googled the problem and came across a YT video for trouble shooting my older dishwasher (our filter is in the back). Thank goodness I figured out the problem before it got any worse! And thank goodness for YT!!
My family dishwasher growing up was always overfilled and always clogged. It smelled terrible and hardly worked. I have an older dishwasher now but I take care of it and it works great!
I always scrape AND rinse all the things before they go in the dishwasher, I always get beautiful results, and my filter stays clear. I still run a cleaner on heavy cycle in empty dishwasher once a month to deal with soap build up and water deposits. Same as a washing machine really, you wouldn't put your child's play dough, paint, pooped on clothes in the washing machine, you rinse it off first, treat stains, etc... before loading them in the machine. And run a cleaner once a month in the same way for the same purposes. It's also like wiping your butt before having a bath or shower lol. Work smarter not harder! My controversial item is I wash my son's hand painted dinner set in the dishwasher, and most of the paint has come off.
You forgot an important part to run hot water from the sink first to save energy. A dishwasher will fill with “hot” water, then heat it to 140 Fahrenheit. The cycle is a lot longer waiting for the water to heat if the water coming in from the pipes is not hot.
On a modern dishwasher you don't save much or any money connecting your dishwasher to the hot water. One of the reasons, where does your hot water comes from? Your water heater! So you have to heat the water no matter what.
I dont know how dishwashers are hooked Up in America, but Here in Germany they are hooked Up to only cold water meaning turning the Tap on would only waste water
@@princessannika1996 Some models of dishwashers have the option of connecting to hot and cold water, they need cold water for something (supposedly), the saving depends on the hot water source in the house (gas, heat pump, coal can be considered).
@@princessannika1996 yes in germany on cold in canada and us on hot. But i like the german way better also in washing machines the clothing/dishes get cleaner while its heating up
@@jasperordrup It depends on how far a run it is to the dishwasher. It’s better/quicker to heat hot water than cold. Hotter is better when washing dishes.
My one item I put in the dishwasher is an old wooden spatula. I've been doing it for 10 years, and the thing hasn't broken or even cracked yet. I wouldn't do that with my olive wood utensils. This one seems like it can take it. Also, I love to play dishwasher Tetris. So it's safe to say I load it the right way :-)
Once we no longer needed the lidded space for baby bottle parts we taught all of our boys to put their steak knives or paring knives down between the slots in the lid, this kept them from sliding through the bottom of the regular part of the dishwasher and kept the child who was putting silver away from being cut on unexpected knives, this way all the knives were removed before any other silver so that no one was ever sliced accidentally again.
Literally everything I tell my husband. There really is a right way to load the dishwasher. I feel validated. Question: once a wooden utensil starts to grow mold, can it be saved? Or is it destined for the compost/fire pit? Also, should wooden utensils be oiled occasionally like wooden cutting boards?
I've been using Seventh Generation dishwasher powder for a couple of years and am quite pleased with the results. It rinses well from the dishes, which come out sparkly clean. I had used dishwasher pods, but found some of the 'plastic' casing in the filter basket... not a good thing as it tells me the casing doesn't dissolve well and could lead to clogs. I live in an area with hard water, so I also use a rinse additive to ensure glasses don't come out with water spots.
Definitely a rinser! Hubby teases I might as well just wash them by hand! And my controversial thing I put in the dishwasher is wooden cooking utensils. I just feel they absorb so much while cooking that just hand washing doesn't cut it. The reason you shouldn't put them in is the actual reason I do! They're replaceable if need be.
I love your ideas. As a man living alone you have great ideas I’ve share with a women friend who needs cleaning help 😂 her husband has told me. And I thought I knew cleaning. Don’t forget us men. Keep up the fantastic suggestions. ✌🏾
Well, like you, I also place glass stemwear in my dishwasher. Never put crystal in there. And never, never ever place lead crystal into the dishwasher! It will cloud!! And, don't load vacuum sealed travel mugs. It can damage the seal. Then your hot or cold beverages won't keep. Also, knives should never be washed in hot water in the sink. It dulls the edge! My husband is a retired chef. He taught me that many years ago! I don't always following his instructions, and I'm always sharpening my knives more that I ought too! I always rinse my dishes to remove all food particles before loading. It keeps the washer cleaner, longer! Sorry to hear about your injured shoulder! Keep up the good work you do. I love your videos. I've been watching about two going on three years now!
when this video posted, i was out buying a brand new dishwasher. the previous one died in 3 years. got a great deal on an open box kitchen aid. so i just shared this video with the whole family to make sure we get the best use of it. it even has a nifty 3rd rack for larger cutlery/cooking tools. however, your step by step dishwasher cleaning video you mentioned, i could not find it in the list in the description. did i just miss it? thanks!
I always spray rinse with hot water before putting dishes or anything into the dishwasher, as generally with only 3 in the family we run it every other day. Small stainless steel pots, roasting pan grills for oven use, plastic cutting boards, it all goes in. I have heard that rinsing means you are less likely to have blockages or odors and also heard fewer repairs. Sparkling clean!!
I am not a huge prerinser and my dishwasher does a great job. But I will say that staggering the big and small plates in my dishwasher will cause them to touch. I find plates don’t clean when they touch and I’m very cautious on how the plates are loaded so they don’t touch and I will get clean plates everytime. I do sometimes overloaded my dishwasher but I make sure water will reach the item especially if it’s really dirty. The controversial items I put in my dishwasher are wine glasses, crystal looking vase (not sure if it is), old knives and occasionally non-stick pans especially if they are heavily soiled. I never put my good knives and wooden utensils in my dishwasher.
Here to say hii, thanks for uploading. Not a dishwasher user, but please do a video on cleaning natural stone floors and countertops. I live in 50 year old house having marble all over house and it's a big pain in arse.
We scrap and pre rinse if required. I watched a video recently where someone was showing a daily clean video and the person complained that the cups weren’t clean from the dish washer but she emptied it and then proceeded to show how to clean it and there was soooo much food in the bottom it was no bloody wonder her cups weren’t clean. I clean my filters fortnightly or more often if required (depends on usage, normally once a day or less but occasionally i.e. holidays). I then clean the filters and any other areas that need it, top up salt a rinse aid monthly directly before using a dishwasher cleaning cycle using a cleaning aid.
Yes! I’ve been using vinegar as a rinse aid for years! I also use 1/2 cup in laundry instead of fabric softener. Vinegar is fantastic for so many things!
I have a Miele dishwasher and it has a tiny little space next to the main detergent compartment where i can add a bit of dishwashing powder (about 1/2 tsp), and that is used in a prewash. I add it only when something is really dirty, greasy or there is a dry stuck on food. It works great.
Great video! Working in the food industry I've always viewed the dishwasher as a sanitizer as well as a cleaner so as many things as possible go in. I go through a lot of tongs because of this. The hinge and safety thingy on most tongs isn't dishwasher safe and rusts after a few weeks. Luckily they're not an expensive item to replace
I put my dishes in the sink filled with hot water with solids scraped off first. Quick cycle and all is sparkling. Open the door when the cycle is done, put plastics on my dish racks and flip cups and glasses in their side...leave for 10 minutes to dry and put away. Use powdered detergent from aldi....small amount. Found the tablets had an awful fragrance I could taste
Hi Melissa, and thank you for all the helpful videos that you and Chad put out. I would like to know if you guys can do a video on how to clean a toaster oven. Again, thanks a billion.
i work really hard to find thermos coffee cups that can go in the dishwater. They're fine. I put my toothbrusht cups from the bathroom and my kitchen sponges, scrubbers and brush thru the dishwasher. I alternate eco friendly and mainstream detergents...depending on what I'm washing and how full the load is. I wash my filter pretty much every second time I have a reason to do a hand wash, but I think I put less effort into sceubbing it than ylu do. I've been putting wood handle knives thru dishwashers for a couple of decades and I've never had any trouble, but they're super-high quality knives that I bought in Switzerland as a souvenir. I put wine glasses thru the diswasher but also I buy cheap ones, so I don't mind if they get scratched up. I've never broken a glass in the dishwasher. I've wrecked plenty of plastic containers in the dishwasher that were not able to handle the temperature.
I'd love to see your perspective on a recent video talking about how the dishwasher packs (or not filling with liquid or powder) are missing a step in dishwashers: the pre-wash. It's by Technology Connections "Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)". Very thorough and interesting!
@clean my space Thank you for this video. 👍👏 I've certainly learned a lot watching this video. *Especially* that I was loading the dishwasher WRONG for years ! ! ! ! ! 😳🙈
In the UK we have a company called Smol who have ecofriendly dishwasher pods. They are pretty much the same cost as other brands and get delivered straight through your door, theyre great and just as good. Might try their laundry pods too one day
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Depression makes it hard to clean. Your channel has helped motivate me for several years now. Thank you
You are s right. Prayers for you 🙏
Same here!
No thank you? That’s a great complement.
I'm at hoarders status and have physical limitations and depression. So overwhelmed. I would pay someone to help, but am afraid to let anyone in my home because I have children. It's not gross, but so cluttered there's no room for anything!
@@dawnmontoya4444 god bless you. Have courage and get help. It’ll make your life easier. Blessings to you
Grew up in an Asian household here. 🙋♀️ Thank you to Melissa for teaching me how to use a dishwasher (and learning that it's more than a dish rack)!
Having a dishwasher is such a huge privilege! Seriously, as someone who didn't grow up with one, thought they were for rich people, and never had one for decades until I recently got my own space: The dishwasher is a total game changer! I love "doing" the dishes now and I'm so appreciative. If you're reading this and you can't remember when you last did a cycle with a dishwasher cleaner GO DO IT NOW!
Grew up in an apartment with no dishwasher, moved out on my own, still no dishwasher in my apartment. Finally, at 33, got my own beautifully remodeled home... still no dishwasher. So, with my Christmas bonus I FINALLY got myself a dishwasher!!! Hacked up the cabinet next to the sink and installed it myself. Opted for a rather nice one too. About a year or 2 ago I got my mom, who still lives in the apartment I grew up in, a portable dishwasher that sits on her kitchen counter. She hasn't stopped talking about it since! At 64, this was her first ever dishwasher as well, albeit compact and tiny. Yeah, it's a privilege indeed! I cherish my humble beginnings when I look at what I have now.
@@man_on_wheelz That's awesome and I'm so proud of you. You've inspired me to throw a load of dishes in now.
When I was around 9-10, I was doing my chores & while cleaning the kitchen I FILLED the Dishwasher Detergent cup in the dishwasher with Original Dawn...10-15 minutes later the kitchen was knee high in BUBBLES!!! One of my funnest & most learning memories of my childhood!! 😂🤣😂
I did that once!😂
Your moms kitchen floor probably got a much needed deep clean ;)
Same! Definitely memorable, funnily, we cleaned up and mom never noticed
And you found out why dishwashers use a special detergent
You inspired me to look through my user manual. There’s so much information in there that when I got my dishwasher several years ago I only absorbed so much of it. Reading through it again, I actually picked up a lot of new tips.
I was raised to be one of those people who basically washes their dishes before they wash their dishes. We use Cascade liquid, lemi shine booster, regular rinse aid, as well as a little bit of cleaning vinegar. We have found that by doing this we do not have to ever really worry about our dishwasher smelling bad or needing a deep clean. Our dishes come out beautiful and our glass we're always comes out spotless. :-) my one secret shame is that I always put my wooden spoons in the dishwasher. if they ever crack, which is yet to happen I know I will throw them away. But they actually are able to get clean enough for us. It's something my parents always did. So I'll blame it on the older generations. Lol I have to say this video made me feel really good and validated with my meticulous way that I load the dishwasher. I orient things to face center, stagger my silverware so they don't spoon each other, and I pretty much follow all the other things you said. So, yay me! I am a recovering slob myself, and I am grateful for gals like you who help demystify and simplify the methods for me to keep a cleaner house. By the way, I hope your shoulder heals up well. What happened?
also guilty of the wooden spoons lol
why dont you wash them by hand then?? pre cleaning b4 u put them in the machine - how stupid can you get?
We put our wooden spoons in the dishwasher, and have yet for one to be rendered unusable from cracking.
OMG! Your hair are so beautiful!
You can put your nice glass in your dishwasher as long as you keep the temperature down. I love Miele dishwashers. Because it has AutoDos and has an separate tray for the cutlery. It makes it so much easier to separate your things. And no, I'm not sponsored by Miele.
And when your dishwasher are finished, then go open it shortly and get rid of the water that hasn't dried away and wipe off the door quickly. Then close the door completely and let the heat dry everything for about an hour.
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Empty nester here, I often use my dish washer for a drying rack when it will be several days to make a full load. I lay a towel on the opened door, then pull the racks out, and if I’m short of time I position a small fan to blow across it, hanging the towel on the rack to also dry. I love the sanitizing of a dishwasher.
Quick tip. According to my dishwasher manual the cutlery basket has the lid to also be used down and you put the forks, spoons and butter knives through the slots of the lid. The lid isn't just to keep small parts contained.
My manual says the same thing. It even shows where the knives, forks, and spoons should go.
Thank you for the brilliant idea of putting hob hood filters in the dishwasher! So clever and works a treat. I've been doing it the hard way for 10 years. Old dogs can learn new tricks! ❤️
Dishwasher fail. My grandmother had told about putting figurines in the dishwasher when they got too dusty. So, I put a dingy white owl in to hopefully get it whiter. Two days later, as I was rinsing a strange powdery residue off yet another dish, it dawned on me my owl was missing. Unfired bisque is not the same as porcelain and does not hold up well in a dishwasher.
I learned my lesson about doing that back in 1972 when I got my first dishwasher!
LOL I did the same thing in the kitchen sink!
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Oh no! The Owl became one with the dishwasher.
Since watching your channel I have been taking pride in making all my own DIY cleaners and my house has never smelled better! I now enjoy cleaning so much more as everything I am cleaning with I have sort of made, even my washing detergent and it makes me proud that I made it to my own specifications. I have always, always cleaned the inside of the dishwasher for years. And in this new home that we built, 5 years ago I decided on 2 dishwashers in the kitchen and 1 in the pantry. I am a MESSY cook so it's been a lifesaver to have 3 dishwashers. The only bummer is - I HAVE TO EMPTY THEM 😂😳 (Oh and a tip from the company who makes my washing machines, I asked the repairman whats the best way to clean my washing machine, he told me to throw a dishwasher tablet in - I have front loaders - and put it on a long hot cycle) I do this every month to keep it sparkling clean and I also now have a habit of keeping the doors open so it dries out too, thanks Melissa 🙏🏻💕
Here in Australia, we have an eco friendly brand called ‘Earth Choice’ dishwashing tablets. It has repeatedly been voted as being the most efficient dishwashing tablet.
I also use the Aldi powder. Works fine.
Can you do a video on maintenance for the Dyson stick vaccum? Do you have a video for the best steam mops? Is steam mopping the best option?
I use the flap on my utensil basket to keep my utensils from nesting. I highly reccomend looking at (or looking up) your dishwashers manual. It tells you how to use it, clean it, and all the things it can do!
I prefer prewashing/cleaning the dishes. It's what my mom did and it's what she taught me to do. I've always seen the dishwasher as something to wash the germs away, not a scrubber.
Yes! I loved using the individual slots in my old dishwasher. Mixing up the silverware makes emptying the dishwasher take longer
I totally agree! I clean my dishes then use the dishwasher to 'boil' them. In the food industry dishes are scraped or sprayed, washed, rinsed, then sanitized. I only use my dishwasher to sanitize the same way a restaurant only uses their large automatic dishwashers to sanitize. I wash and rinse them myself just like a dishwasher (the person not the appliance) in a restaurant. Cheers!
Lol for the price of these things you shouldn't have to prewash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher it completely defeats the purpose of having one if thats the case.. I understand maybe scraping off heavy particles before hand with a utensil but I've never been able to wrap my mind around the washing dishes then putting them in the dishwasher. Scientifically it makes no sense thats like me taking a freshly washed piece of clothing that is perfectly clean and stain free and throwing in the washer for no reason.. Thats a waste of water and electricity to me but to each their own we all do things the way we like.. Now a days detergents are much stronger then they use to be back then so I can understand back then the logic alittle because lets be honest dishwashers use to be crappy compared to todays dishwashers, but now a days alot dishwashers have a built in food disposer and or filters, sanitizer cycle and alot of the manufactures recommend actually NOT pre washing dishes because dishwasher soap is designed to work with heavily soiled dishes and break those particles down, and if the dishes are already clean then the detergent can damage your dishware, I've seen plenty of people ruin beautiful glass ware not using their dishwasher properly..
@@Deklectic I totally get this. For me it's a sanitation thing. I don't like the idea of my dishes being "washed" with lots of dirty water. If I wipe and rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher then I feel like they actually get cleaned by the machine. And not only cleaned but also sanitized. A bunch of food particles suspended in wash water can clean a dish but can't sanitize it. That's my perspective😊
@@Deklectic not everyone has the best dishwasher though, and some not-so-great ones don't get all of the food off.
I got a table top dishwasher for my small flat, this is the first time I’ve ever learnt about dishwasher salt and rinse aids. I struggle with washing dishes because of my autism, I’m so excited finally to finally have a dishwasher!
Tutorial on loading and operation was " right on". Early dishwashers like you learned on had drain and pump systems that would chop up food scraps like a sink disposer. Late model ones have screens like you demonstrated, that's why you should pre-rinse everything otherwise you will just have to clean it from the screens. You did, however, overlook two important procedures: 1.) Fill pre-wash section with liquid or powder detergent and 2.) run hot water in sink prior to starting to insure 1st fill is hot, since machines only use around 4 gallons for total cycle.
Keep up the good demos.
always love to watch your channel. you helped me much in so many ways to turn my house into a home ♥️
Definitely a rinser here - I live in the South, where bugs are just a fact of life no matter how clean your house is, and it's a good idea to minimize attractants wherever possible. I'm also committed to separating cutlery into individual compartments - makes it easier to put away.
I do find that I have to regularly wipe the hinge at the base of the door when its opened . there is a rubber strip that is the seal and this gets covered in gunk, pink and black gunk.
I didn’t grow up with a dishwasher and now that I’m an adult my house has one and this is so informative! I also figured wood didn’t go inside, but my boyfriend thinks otherwise
Love that sweater! I get a lot of information but I can’t help but notice straight up how cute you look in that so please tell me where you got it ;)
Ohmigosj I thought the same thing lol
Yes! I need that sweater!!
Is that a Skims sweater by Kim Kardashian?
I thought I knew all the tips and tricks but this video was so useful - especially staggering the big and small plates!
Also love your look in this vid awesome hair and cosy cardigan 😎
Thank you for all your advice!
We've been using Dropps for a year now, and have noticed virtually no difference between those and Cascade. Ecofriendly, comes in a compostable box - they're great! We also use Dropps for laundry too :)
I'm getting my FIRST EVER dishwasher! Perfect timing. On the pre-rinsing rule, I'll be going for the 'no solids' guideline. Never knew about the chef knife rule.
Congratulations. We got one after growing up hand washing. We, mostly out of habit, pre-rinse so that there are no solids before loading. I didn’t know you should clean the filter. Haven’t had a problem though. I guess it’s because we always did a good job of pre - rinsing.
Thanks for watching Tamara!
Good luck! I'll move next year in my first home and we will also buy one, I'm so nervous! 😍
@@raluuca300 I love my Bosch, made in Tennessee tho it is a German brand, so quiet it has a light to let you know it is running. High rating in Consumer reports, mine was rated their best brand for least cost.
Hey same ! I got a counter top one so I need to adapt those tips to a smaller one. But oh my what a joy to have this thing 😂
I'm a scaper, scrubber n rinser then dishwasher. I was raised that the dishwasher is the soap 🧼 n sanitizer of cleaning dishes n stuff. If food n debris aren't removed before dishwasher they tend to remain on the item being washed. And due to the issues of today... It needs to be as clean as possible. Love the vlog Ty.. Always informative, educational and fun.
I definitely scrape and lightly pre rinse. Some dishwasher brands advise there is no need to pre-rinse and just scrape off solid food but my experience has been that pre rinsing keeps the dishwasher cleaner thereby creating less maintenance problems. Also cleaning the filter and running a dishwasher cleaner tablet about once a month really helps. I mainly use Cascade Platinum although Finish Powerball 3 in 1 works well also and run hot water from the sink faucet just before starting the dishwasher. Once in a while if I get lazy, I will put a good chef's knife in the dishwasher but after seeing this video, I will no longer do that. Thanks for the great dishwasher info.
I always rinse everything off my dishes. We have a sepic so no garbage disposal, we have to scrap off into the trash. Even when I lived in town I rarely used the garbage disposal. Learning to scrap left over food was an adjustment but after almost 20 years it became a good habit. The main reason why I don't put chunks of food in the dishwasher.
While watching this, I realized I'm guilty of overcrowding. I needed the reminder.
You're still one of my most fav channels. Having a clean home with all your tips n tricks just makes me and my family happy.
Hi! I recommend using dishwasher gel and therefore also filling in your dishwashers pre-wash compartment. This will pre wash your dishes and keep your dish washer cleaner. Its also less expensive than pods and it really is not that difficult to measure the correct amount 🙂
yeah most models have a measurement line on them now
I’ve used a squirt of vinegar in my dishwasher for years. Works great 👍 I always put my wine glasses in the dishwasher, much easier. Love your videos 👋🏼🥰🇨🇦
Controversial items I put in the dishwasher: Light fixtures, probably quarterly or before decorating for holidays I take the light fixtures down and run them through the dishwasher. It takes a few loads to get them all, but it works!
That is actually genius!
Don't forget hats ..dish clothes....and you can cook fish wrapped in tin foil. I just washed my solar lights minus the battery part.
And to think this whole time, I’ve been washing the lenses by hand!
@@cheekypiper512 I would recommend washing hats and dish cloths in the laundry. Dishwashers are not designed to clean fabric!
I am a scraper and rinser before putting in the dishwasher! And I use Ecover ! Plant based ingredients, good for the environment, and cruelty free! I think it’s amazing! 👍🏼
And YES I put the wine glasses in the dishwasher 😆
The BEST dishwasher soap is: Melaleuca Ecosense Diamond Brite!! Dishes are BEAUTIFUL all the time!
Either the pods or the liquid... work so well... dishes and glasses are spot free! But you do need to follow all the things that Melissa went thru here! Growing up we were so lucky & grateful to get a dishwasher and me and my siblings took so much care with the right protocols of handling the issues that come along with any appliance like a dishwasher... and now as an adult and always having a dishwasher, it's amazing how much I know about DOs and DONTs but always learning more and more each day.
Thank you for this video Melissa! Love ALL your videos even though I'm a women in my 50s and "think" I know how to CLEAN, I am still learning a LOT from you and CHAD!! Thanks so much! XO
I used to use pods but when I worked out cost-per-use, I switched to using the boxed powder because it was considerably less expensive. Plus, the box can be put in the paper bin when it's empty so it makes a bit less waste.
Use the powdered product from Aldi. It is in a plastic bottle though. Pods leave fragrance in cups and glasses and I could taste them.
@@ritasmith4335 i noticed that too but it was because in my new apartment the dishwasher runs a shorter cycle than my old apartment so I have to use the basic pods. Not the ones that have 3gels with powder
@@ritasmith4335 Seventh Generation makes unscented pods
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@@belennavarrete6892 get rinse aid and dishwasher soap. youll save sooo much and since it runs a shorter cycle your dishes dont get as clean as they should since you cant put a pod in the prewash section.
Let me start by saying my background is Environmental Education, yet I am SO proud to say I agree with you that eco-friendly dishwasher detergent SUCKS! The residual odor! I grew up on Cascade powder and now use the pods because easy-peasy, lemon squeezy, oh and dishes are actually clean. I also grew up completely washing the dishes then loading them in for washing again. Now, I scrape and just put in the washer if I'm running the machine immediately OR I scrape and just water rinse if it's going to run later. Never knew to face the dishes toward each other. I love you videos - thank you for making the world a cleaner place!
Most current dishwasher detergents are designed to be used with dirty dishes - scraped off, not rinsed. The enzymes in the detergent is formulated to attach to the dirt and wash it away. No need to waste water rinsing your dishes. I clean my filter weekly. Once I figured out how to do it, I realized how fast and easy it is to do. I like knowing that it isn't filled with gunk.
I have had three modern dishwashers and they were incapable of getting my dishes perfectly clean without giving a quick rinse. Mostly just hand wash because I think they are a waste of time and energy.
@@Haley_Wozniak I wonder if changing dishwasher detergents would help - although you probably tried that. My 10 year old dishwasher does great with Finish Max in 1. I had a very noticeable reduction in my water bill when I upgraded all those years ago to a newer dishwasher and better dish detergent. :-)
I'm at the part of the video where you're saying you'd be interested in knowing about an eco-friendly dishwasher pod. Have you tried Dropps? They come in cardboard packaging. You can get dishwashing pods or washing machine pods for laundry.
These work great for me!
I took a culinary knife skills class just before the pandemic started. It was taught by a culinary school trained chef who now owns a small, high quality kitchen store that does knife sharpening. The first thing we were taught was to hand wash all sharp knives (paring, chef etc.). The reason is that dishwashers use chemical detergents that dull and damage knives. (They don't use soap.)
I knew I shouldn’t put knives in the dishwasher, but I never knew why until now. Also, when much younger, I was taught to scrape dishes but not to rinse them “because the cleaning products were designed to clean best by being able to interact with the food enzymes.” I think it must be true as my dishes always have come out sparkling whatever dishwashing product I’ve used (though my favorite now is Cascade so I don’t need a separate rinse aid. Thanks for some great tips. I’m 68, so I’ve washed a lot of dishes, but I always learn new things from you that make life better!
I just wanted to share that I am currently running my first dishwasher for the very first time. We never had one growing up, and I am finally able to afford it on my own! 🎉
I have an old apartment dishwasher that doesn't do a very good job, but when I switched to Cascade Platinum pods, wow! everything changed. I have some old copper-bottom pans and it even shines the copper. (No, I wouldn't put good copper things in the dishwasher, but these pans are old and beat up.) What a surprise that was! The other Cascade pods are just ok, but I swear by these Platinum ones. Now if only they were eco friendly, it would be dishwasher nirvana.
I give a quick rinse to all the utensils before loading them into the dishwasher.. i love the way dishwasher takes out the residual oil in the plates..
Praveen.. are you married? 😍
Even tho I live alone I’d be lost without my dishwasher. I hate washing up & things left drying on the draining rack, so I especially like it for this.
One of my favourite things in mine is the segmented cutlery organiser. I love that I can put all the teaspoons etc away together.
yes, i give a pre rinse before loading my dishwasher. so my dishes come out really clean and dishwasher needs fewer self cleaning cycle. and of course it prevents a bad smell coming out from dishwasher. and it keeps roaches far away 😃
Something else to keep roaches away is to squirt/shake Boric Acid along your cabinet edges, baseboards and exterior walls of the house. I learned that living by a river in the Southeastern US.
I only use the dishwasher at work, Ambulance service where we work 24 hour shifts from one base. Anyway, the dishwasher got used more after COVID-19. I just wash the dishes before loading it in the dishwasher. Way too many times where I go to unlaod it and there's still gunk on the plates, bowls, and especially silverware- Gross!!
I look forward to seeing your video on cleaning the filter of the dishwasher. I didn't know about that. People at work taught me how to use the dishwasher and I've never seen any of them clean it out. It gets put to work 2+ times daily. Thanks Melissa and Chad! Love your channel and when I get back to work I'll look for the owner's manual to clean the dishwasher and spread the word.
I recently got my first dishwasher and I love it! I read the manufacturer instructions and haven’t had problems using the dishwasher.
Thank you, I have a new GE Dishwasher and still getting stuff left on the glasses. This is so helpful
This was so helpful, just moved into a place with a dishwasher. I never had one growing up, never had one as an adult in my own place, this is my first time and I was clueless.
I am a rinse person, no one else in the family really is. I am because one: my husband drinks essentially Turkish coffee and never rinses so if I don’t, the old coffee sludge stains the mugs and sludges up my dishwasher. Two: I am the one cleaning the dishwasher when all of their “rinsing/scraping is what a dishwasher is for” loads have sludged up the dishwasher. It’s better since my parents moved out but it is still gross cleaning up a slimy, scummy dishwasher and I don’t have to do it as often if the dishes are rinsed. Any cleaning videos on those kitchen knives? I have totally been putting them in the dishwasher! (I also totally put ceramics in there. I am super clumsy so they have a better chance of survival in there than my hand washing! 😂)
hahha i hope we all survive this hard times and you two get to drink turkish coffee here in istanbul. 😊☕
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Make them clean the sludgy dish washer just once, they won't do it again.
Other than the filter screen and “mesh” grille plate (which shouldn’t be that bad to clean, at least using a brush), the dishwasher should clean just fine by running an empty load with dishwasher cleaner. However, any type of coffee should definitely be left to soak (not just rinse, but SOAK)
Went from rinsing to scraping when I bought new dishwasher as manufacturer was so pro scraping. It converted me!
Melissa, I wanted to tell you, your outfit, sweater and hair, were all perfection in this video! You look fabulous! I currently don't have a dishwasher...I am the dishwasher. Funny story when my previous house had a dishwasher. I used to rinse my dishes really well prior to loading. The one day I went out, my Mom was visiting, and I discovered my Mom had emptied my dirty dishwasher load into my cabinets...LOL...she didn't realize the dishes were dirty.
You're awesome. I remember finding out your channel back in 2014 when I wasn't Youtubing, glad you're still around
Thank you!!!
I only pre rinse heavy food soils, like if there’s chunks of noodles I’ll scrape and rinse that off, but I’ll put very saucy and messy stuff in all the time. Because the detergent needs grime to remove, if the grime has been rinsed off, then the detergent isn’t going to do much especially considering dishwashers pre rinse before they fill with new water and release the detergent.
I've been a "wash all your dishes before you wash them" person before. Then I heard an infomercial about letting your DW do what it was designed for (apparently they are very water efficient, and I live in a drought state). So I've experimented with seeing what my old, cheap DW can handle and have been pleasantly surprised.
Here's what I've found. As a rule of thumb, if you can easily spray it off, so can the DW if you load it right. Chemistry also comes into play: many substances are highly water+soap-soluble and these do just fine (think tomato sauce, soft fats like butter, olive oil). Egg yolks are a notable exception (cholesterols are not very soluble in water). If you're leaving half a pound of food on your dishes, that might be too much, but if you're only leaving 100 milligrams, you should consider trusting your dishwasher more! :)
I don't want to be preachy -- we all have our methods and reasons! But I would encourage people to try it out. I do occasionally have to rewash a dish or two, but that's already a big water savings and it's infrequent enough that I feel good about it. Sometimes I run a rinse cycle before adding soap and that can help a lot. If things are coming out dirty often, add vinegar or rinsing aid and check for blockages. And of course don't overload it, run two loads if you have to.
Yeah. I don’t generally rinse my dishes if I can help it. If they just need a little bit of pre-dampness and some mechanical cleaning, I wipe them with a damp cloth. I take the filter and grille plate out to clean (and run a cleaning cycle with them out) less often than I should, too, and I’m perfectly fine.
I absolutely will scrape things off, though. It doesn’t use any water to do that much, after all.
Thanks, Melissa: A very well-explained topic. I thought that everything was easy when starting to use a dishwasher, but on the contrary, you opened up my eyes to how to use it better. You are pretty, neat, and clear, but I easily got distracted by your hands' moves. You should consider it for your next videos.😍
The dishwasher detergent from Norwex is the closest "natural" clean I've found, but honestly nothing works better than the Cascade Platinum pods. We have very hard water and a stainless steel dishwasher. I use a little Lemishine dishwasher booster in every load to keep it sparkling!
I put my HVAC vent diffuser covers in my dishwasher a few times a year to clean the dust and ick off of them. Works so well!
You’re going to love me after you read my comment/advise. I always put dishwasher powder/liquid not just inside the sealed lockable compartment, but most importantly also outside of it. Logically answer yourself this question, when is the detergent required the most, when the dishes are the dirtiest at the beginning of cycle or halfway through when they are already partially rinsed by just pure water? The answer is Off course when very dirty at the beginning. So I always split my dishwasher powder between sealed compartment and outside, effectively it gives your dishes a prewash. Most dishwasher actually have designated space for this reason, sometimes uncovered, sometimes under the the main flap slotted section. Frankly my “half “ of powder outside is alway bigger then locked “half”. It also has another benefit apart from cleaning your dishes better, it keeps your dishwasher’s drainage pipes clean, that’s because all this greasy stuff from initial wash is dissolved by the powder you’ve put outside of locked compartment and does not stick to the drainage. For this reason I have never ever used any of those heavily advertised “dishwasher cleaners”. You will notice it yourself when cleaning the filter (still have do it regularly, it’s compulsory), it won’t have this whitish gluey coat that is hard to remove. After 20 years of service I have replaced my old dishwasher with new one and guess what? The drainage pipe was so clean that I have not changed, just reconnected it to new machine.
Another tip, when you’re installing your dishwasher, connect it to hot water supply pipe instead of cold.
Don’t bother with all in one tablets or pods, always use dedicated powder/liquid and separate rinse aid. By the way rinse aid really makes the difference ton achieve spotless dry dishes.
P.S. obviously I am a dishwasher freak.
I’m a rinse person all the way. Something unusual that can you can put in the dishwasher is your hairbrush! My friend shared this hack with me when I was a teenager. Your brush will come out looking brand new. You can add a little vinegar to the rise compartment to break down any build up.
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I'm 33 now, I did not grow up with a dishwasher, I grew up in an apartment building without them. Been handwashing dishes my whole life. Always thought dishwashers were just something rich people had. But as I got older, I realized it's just something a lot of people who had houses, and some apartments had. The office I work in has a dishwasher and my coworkers laughed at me for not knowing how to properly load and start the dishwasher. Never had to until now! I just bought my first house and it's been freshly remodeled before I moved in but... it still didn't have a dishwasher or even a designated place for one. Being the handy, working man that I am, I was determined to have a dishwasher of my own to finally put an end to this drought of not having a dishwasher in my life. With my Christmas bonus I went ahead and bought the nicest Maytag built-in dishwasher I could get my hands on. Stainless steel tub, built-in garbage disposal instead of a filter, only a small removable catch cage at the bottom. I hacked up a cabinet space next to my sink and installed it myself, I have never felt more free! Cascade Platinum with the rinse aid does a fantastic job! My dishwasher actually has a designated fold-down rack for stemware glasses. Thank you for this video which further instructs me on how to properly utilize and care for my dishwasher.
Have you tried Dropps? I recently started using them for my dishwasher and for my laundry washing machine because there's only pods and cardboard that you can recycle. No plastic or anything else! And they are working well for me!
Wow! My OCD makes me load my dishwasher in size, kind, and type of item together and in order. I have rearrange my load when adding new items. 🤪
We definitely pre-rinse to keep big chunks out. I don’t put good knives or pans in the dishwasher. I tend to hand-wash any large mixing bowls too, since they take up so much space.
We, too, have been using pods. However, I recently watched a different video about dishwashers. It was not insinuated, but it was to photos I saw next to each other that made me wonder if the outer coating of the pods might be causing the gunk that clogs the filter. So, I’m now thinking about switching to a different form of detergent. Also, I use white vinegar in the rinse instead of rinse aid. One thing that I dislike is being able to smell any detergent on my dishes when I drink or eat from them.
I have always pre-rinsed my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, seems to help get the dishes cleaner especially if you do not wash them right away. The tip you gave about the plates, staggering and center facing is something I had not done but will now. Thank you.
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I grew up poor, our only dishwasher was me and my sisters, lol!! As a result, I had no clue about any of this stuff. I mean, most of it is common sense, but I didn't know they had filters that needed to be cleaned until last year when our dishwasher quit cleaning our dishes and I was like wtheck?! I googled the problem and came across a YT video for trouble shooting my older dishwasher (our filter is in the back). Thank goodness I figured out the problem before it got any worse! And thank goodness for YT!!
My family dishwasher growing up was always overfilled and always clogged. It smelled terrible and hardly worked. I have an older dishwasher now but I take care of it and it works great!
I always scrape AND rinse all the things before they go in the dishwasher, I always get beautiful results, and my filter stays clear. I still run a cleaner on heavy cycle in empty dishwasher once a month to deal with soap build up and water deposits. Same as a washing machine really, you wouldn't put your child's play dough, paint, pooped on clothes in the washing machine, you rinse it off first, treat stains, etc... before loading them in the machine. And run a cleaner once a month in the same way for the same purposes. It's also like wiping your butt before having a bath or shower lol. Work smarter not harder!
My controversial item is I wash my son's hand painted dinner set in the dishwasher, and most of the paint has come off.
Thank you. I am learning how to prolong the life of my appliances here. thanks
You forgot an important part to run hot water from the sink first to save energy. A dishwasher will fill with “hot” water, then heat it to 140 Fahrenheit. The cycle is a lot longer waiting for the water to heat if the water coming in from the pipes is not hot.
On a modern dishwasher you don't save much or any money connecting your dishwasher to the hot water. One of the reasons, where does your hot water comes from? Your water heater! So you have to heat the water no matter what.
I dont know how dishwashers are hooked Up in America, but Here in Germany they are hooked Up to only cold water meaning turning the Tap on would only waste water
@@princessannika1996 Some models of dishwashers have the option of connecting to hot and cold water, they need cold water for something (supposedly), the saving depends on the hot water source in the house (gas, heat pump, coal can be considered).
@@princessannika1996 yes in germany on cold in canada and us on hot. But i like the german way better also in washing machines the clothing/dishes get cleaner while its heating up
@@jasperordrup It depends on how far a run it is to the dishwasher. It’s better/quicker to heat hot water than cold. Hotter is better when washing dishes.
My one item I put in the dishwasher is an old wooden spatula. I've been doing it for 10 years, and the thing hasn't broken or even cracked yet. I wouldn't do that with my olive wood utensils. This one seems like it can take it. Also, I love to play dishwasher Tetris. So it's safe to say I load it the right way :-)
Nice overview about how to successfully use and maintain the dishwasher. Thanks!! Have watched your previous video on how to clean.
The "lid" on my silverware container is for separating my silverware so the pieces don't nest and thrash around.
That is what I use it for. Some handles are too wide to fit the slots so I leave a small compartment with the lid up for those odd-balls
I don’t use the lid on the silverware container. Takes longer to fill. I do know not to nest the utensils.
Once we no longer needed the lidded space for baby bottle parts we taught all of our boys to put their steak knives or paring knives down between the slots in the lid, this kept them from sliding through the bottom of the regular part of the dishwasher and kept the child who was putting silver away from being cut on unexpected knives, this way all the knives were removed before any other silver so that no one was ever sliced accidentally again.
Literally everything I tell my husband. There really is a right way to load the dishwasher. I feel validated.
Question: once a wooden utensil starts to grow mold, can it be saved? Or is it destined for the compost/fire pit? Also, should wooden utensils be oiled occasionally like wooden cutting boards?
Wooden things should not go into dishwasher, ever.
I put dirty sponges 🧽 in the silverware section.
I've been using Seventh Generation dishwasher powder for a couple of years and am quite pleased with the results. It rinses well from the dishes, which come out sparkly clean. I had used dishwasher pods, but found some of the 'plastic' casing in the filter basket... not a good thing as it tells me the casing doesn't dissolve well and could lead to clogs. I live in an area with hard water, so I also use a rinse additive to ensure glasses don't come out with water spots.
Definitely a rinser! Hubby teases I might as well just wash them by hand! And my controversial thing I put in the dishwasher is wooden cooking utensils. I just feel they absorb so much while cooking that just hand washing doesn't cut it. The reason you shouldn't put them in is the actual reason I do! They're replaceable if need be.
I love your ideas. As a man living alone you have great ideas I’ve share with a women friend who needs cleaning help 😂 her husband has told me. And I thought I knew cleaning. Don’t forget us men. Keep up the fantastic suggestions. ✌🏾
Well, like you, I also place glass stemwear in my dishwasher. Never put crystal in there. And never, never ever place lead crystal into the dishwasher! It will cloud!! And, don't load vacuum sealed travel mugs. It can damage the seal. Then your hot or cold beverages won't keep. Also, knives should never be washed in hot water in the sink. It dulls the edge! My husband is a retired chef. He taught me that many years ago! I don't always following his instructions, and I'm always sharpening my knives more that I ought too! I always rinse my dishes to remove all food particles before loading. It keeps the washer cleaner, longer!
Sorry to hear about your injured shoulder! Keep up the good work you do. I love your videos. I've been watching about two going on three years now!
when this video posted, i was out buying a brand new dishwasher. the previous one died in 3 years. got a great deal on an open box kitchen aid. so i just shared this video with the whole family to make sure we get the best use of it. it even has a nifty 3rd rack for larger cutlery/cooking tools. however, your step by step dishwasher cleaning video you mentioned, i could not find it in the list in the description. did i just miss it? thanks!
I always spray rinse with hot water before putting dishes or anything into the dishwasher, as generally with only 3 in the family we run it every other day. Small stainless steel pots, roasting pan grills for oven use, plastic cutting boards, it all goes in. I have heard that rinsing means you are less likely to have blockages or odors and also heard fewer repairs. Sparkling clean!!
Good timing! We just bought a new dishwasher to upgrade our stinky old one
We have been happy with Blueland's dishwasher soap tablets.
I am not a huge prerinser and my dishwasher does a great job. But I will say that staggering the big and small plates in my dishwasher will cause them to touch. I find plates don’t clean when they touch and I’m very cautious on how the plates are loaded so they don’t touch and I will get clean plates everytime. I do sometimes overloaded my dishwasher but I make sure water will reach the item especially if it’s really dirty.
The controversial items I put in my dishwasher are wine glasses, crystal looking vase (not sure if it is), old knives and occasionally non-stick pans especially if they are heavily soiled.
I never put my good knives and wooden utensils in my dishwasher.
Here to say hii, thanks for uploading. Not a dishwasher user, but please do a video on cleaning natural stone floors and countertops. I live in 50 year old house having marble all over house and it's a big pain in arse.
We scrap and pre rinse if required. I watched a video recently where someone was showing a daily clean video and the person complained that the cups weren’t clean from the dish washer but she emptied it and then proceeded to show how to clean it and there was soooo much food in the bottom it was no bloody wonder her cups weren’t clean. I clean my filters fortnightly or more often if required (depends on usage, normally once a day or less but occasionally i.e. holidays). I then clean the filters and any other areas that need it, top up salt a rinse aid monthly directly before using a dishwasher cleaning cycle using a cleaning aid.
Great video! A must for my teem daughter who’s chore is to wash the dishes.
Vinegar as a rinsing aid was suggested to us by an appliance repairman. Been using it for years. Cheaper than a commercial rinse aid and eco-friendly!
Yes! I’ve been using vinegar as a rinse aid for years! I also use 1/2 cup in laundry instead of fabric softener. Vinegar is fantastic for so many things!
@@kayde4483 doesn't vinegar stink in the dishwasher and washer?
Totally agree with you Mel and Kay. When I use my dishwasher, I use my homemade dishwasher powder and vinegar as a rinse aid to great results!
I was coming to say the same thing! I add a drop or two of blue food coloring so I know when it's empty.
I just started using vinegar as a rinse aid when I ran out and couldn’t get to the store. Seems to work fine.
I have a Miele dishwasher and it has a tiny little space next to the main detergent compartment where i can add a bit of dishwashing powder (about 1/2 tsp), and that is used in a prewash. I add it only when something is really dirty, greasy or there is a dry stuck on food. It works great.
Great video! Working in the food industry I've always viewed the dishwasher as a sanitizer as well as a cleaner so as many things as possible go in. I go through a lot of tongs because of this. The hinge and safety thingy on most tongs isn't dishwasher safe and rusts after a few weeks. Luckily they're not an expensive item to replace
I preclean my dishes. Heck I go as far as wiping them with a cloth to get the sauce off too.
I'm going to change how I load my plates. Thanks!
I put my dishes in the sink filled with hot water with solids scraped off first. Quick cycle and all is sparkling. Open the door when the cycle is done, put plastics on my dish racks and flip cups and glasses in their side...leave for 10 minutes to dry and put away. Use powdered detergent from aldi....small amount. Found the tablets had an awful fragrance I could taste
We use Melaluca diamond bright and it's amazing! And no chlorine to dull silverware and pots over time! Environmentally safe
Hi Melissa, and thank you for all the helpful videos that you and Chad put out. I would like to know if you guys can do a video on how to clean a toaster oven. Again, thanks a billion.
i work really hard to find thermos coffee cups that can go in the dishwater. They're fine.
I put my toothbrusht cups from the bathroom and my kitchen sponges, scrubbers and brush thru the dishwasher.
I alternate eco friendly and mainstream detergents...depending on what I'm washing and how full the load is.
I wash my filter pretty much every second time I have a reason to do a hand wash, but I think I put less effort into sceubbing it than ylu do. I've been putting wood handle knives thru dishwashers for a couple of decades and I've never had any trouble, but they're super-high quality knives that I bought in Switzerland as a souvenir.
I put wine glasses thru the diswasher but also I buy cheap ones, so I don't mind if they get scratched up. I've never broken a glass in the dishwasher. I've wrecked plenty of plastic containers in the dishwasher that were not able to handle the temperature.
I'd love to see your perspective on a recent video talking about how the dishwasher packs (or not filling with liquid or powder) are missing a step in dishwashers: the pre-wash. It's by Technology Connections "Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)". Very thorough and interesting!
I use Ecover all in one tablets. They're eco-friendly and work great.
I use Dropps.
My controversial item is pots and pans...Love your channel and the cloths! Stay safe! 💙
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Thank you for this video. 👍👏
I've certainly learned a lot watching this video.
*Especially* that I was loading the dishwasher WRONG for years ! ! ! ! ! 😳🙈
In the UK we have a company called Smol who have ecofriendly dishwasher pods. They are pretty much the same cost as other brands and get delivered straight through your door, theyre great and just as good. Might try their laundry pods too one day