Dishwashers are an awesome invention. They save time, money, and energy. You can do more productive things with your time than washing dishes by hand. But did you know that you can clean more than just your dishes in a dishwasher? Here are 5 of the best things to clean in a dishwasher.
1. Baseball caps
Your dishwasher is the hero of your kitchen, and it’s more than just a tool for cleaning dirty dishes. And since your machine is so versatile, it only makes sense to use it to clean other things. But what can you put in a dishwasher? Here are five items we recommend cleaning in your dishwasher:
1) Dirty Sneakers: Place dirty sneakers on the top rack of your dishwasher. Set it to a normal cycle and make sure you remove the insoles before washing. Make sure both shoes are facing the same direction when you place them in the top rack, so they don’t bang against each other during the cycle.
2) Plastic Toys: Before you wash toys in the dishwasher, check for any batteries or electronic parts that may be attached or built-in to the toy. If there are any parts you’re unsure about, hand wash those parts with soap and water instead. Place all other plastic toys on the top rack and set it to run on a normal cycle.
3) Stainless Steel Water Bottles: To properly clean a stainless steel water bottle, remove any straws or lids from inside of the bottle before placing them on the top rack of your dishwasher. Set it to run on a normal cycle, and
There are many things you can clean in a dishwasher, the obvious being dishes and silverware. But there are a few things that you may not have thought of that could benefit from a little hot water and soap. These items don’t belong on the lower or upper dishwashers racks, but rather loose in the bottom of the washer.
1. Baseball caps: Wash your dirty ball caps in the dishwasher to clean away sweat and grime. Place them in a mesh bag before putting them in the dishwasher so they don’t melt onto other items.
2. Kids toys: Small plastic toys can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher. Set them loose on the bottom rack and run through the cycle for squeaky-clean toys.
3. Hair brushes and combs: Clean hairbrushes and combs by placing them on top of the upper rack. The heat from the washer will kill germs while also removing product buildup from hair products.
4. Light bulbs: If your light bulbs are looking grimy, place them on top of the upper rack for a thorough cleaning that will make them shine again once dry.
5. Toothbrushes: Toothbrushes placed loose on the bottom rack can be disinfected and cleaned with
With the holidays upon us, there are a lot of messes to clean up. Here are five that you don’t need to scrub.
1. Residue on glass cookware: On the bottom of your pots and pans, there’s often a layer of baked-on residue that’s hard to remove. Just place them in your dishwasher and run them through a normal cycle. (Don’t use this method on cast iron or aluminum pans.)
2. Burned-on food: If you’ve got something that was roasted in the oven and has a thick, stubborn layer of burned-on food, put it in the dishwasher. The high water pressure will soften and loosen anything that’s caked on so it will easily come off with a sponge or cloth. (Don’t use this method on non-stick pans.)
3. Plastic toys: Whether they’re from McDonalds or your own kitchen, sometimes plastic toys are just too gross to consider washing by hand. Throw them in the top rack of your dishwasher for a thorough cleansing (and sanitizing) cycle that will take care of bacteria and germs as well as dirt and grime.
4. Light fixtures: Light fixtures can get very grimy over time, but they
1. Makeup Brushes:This is a great way to clean your makeup brushes without having to do it by hand. Just put them in the top rack, and set the dishwasher on the lightest cycle. Let them air dry completely before using them again.
2. Hand-Wash-Only Cookware:You’ve probably heard you should never put cast iron or wooden utensils in the dishwasher because they’ll be ruined. But if your cookware is labeled “hand wash only,” it’s probably safe to put in the dishwasher.
3. Baseball Caps:The high heat of the dishwasher will kill any germs that might be hiding in your hat, and also deodorize it. Plus, with this method, you won’t have to worry about reshaping it after cleaning it!
4. Any Plastic or Rubber Kitchen Tools or Gadgets:If you have any spatulas, food containers, plastic storage containers, cutting boards, or other items that you can’t clean with soap and water for fear of ruining them, just throw them in your dishwasher!
5. Plastic Toys:If you have any kids’ toys that are hard to clean by hand (think bath toys or outdoor ones), toss them in the top
1. Clean the inside of your dishwasher with vinegar
2. Clean your toys in the top rack
3. Clean plastic or wood cutting boards
4. Clean your oven racks with vinegar and ammonia
5. Clean your grill grates in the top rack