OK, I also saw that Technology Connections video…
BUT counter point: I rinse, scrape, wipe stuff off of the dishes before loading, but not because I don’t think the dishwasher can’t handle it. Rather, I don’t want crap to accumulate inside of the dishwasher. Cleaning the filter and other parts with a ton of crap is disgusting, so I’m trying to minimize the material that goes into the dishwasher.
Depends on what’s on them.
It turns out that having a little fat/oil on dishes helps get the whole load clean because of some chemical fuckery I don’t understand. Something about the surfactants working better or some such.
So, if it’s a little light grease, or something that will dissolve completely (like a smooth condiment), I don’t bother. But covid chunks, you gotta get off unless you enjoy digging around in a filter that’s clogged and under a puddle of trash filled water
Yes, it’s a dish washer, not a garbage disposal.
Usually, no. If I’m going to rinse them, then mind as well wash them by hand at that point.
The only things that should never be in the dishwasher are chunks or unfinished stuff.
No. Stop doing that and what Technology Connections videos on dishwashers.
I have a brand new dishwasher that can still leave residue or food stuck on dishes or silverware if they sit long enough to dry out. Just because Technology Connections said something in a YouTube video doesn’t mean it’s a universal truth.
Even after adding a dash of powder detergent to the pre-rinse (by just tossing some in)?
You can also eliminate mineral build-up from hard water by adding a cup of white vinegar to a cup or dish in the top rack (left facing up).
Unless your landlord won’t replace your 20 yr dishwasher that has broken down 3 times.
Also dishwashers are huge, and then as I don’t have like 50 plates that it would take to fill one I would need to get a lot more of those. Probably the same for spoons and forks. Would take over a week to fill it too.
Then it still doesn’t help me from cleaning because of all the things that are not washable in a dishwasher. Plus the plates are the easy part and least in need of automating.
No, just scrape. And put everything in and run it nightly rather than waste water hand washing the separate items I know I’m going to need first thing in the morning. Empty it while the coffeepot is working. Rinse the filter monthly even if it doesn’t appear to need cleaning.
Yep. And the filter is as clean as the day it was installed.
Who wants food chunks flying around the dishwasher?
Scrape any solids off, the rest is the actual job of the dish washer.
However from observation the next problem is people being completely oblivious to how to load it correctly.
Also modern kitchen energy efficient units detect how dirty the water is and will cut the cleaning cycle short if the initial cycle is too clean.
Scrape and that’s it. Into the dishwasher.
Only exceptions requiring some extra effort beforehand is wiping off anything that had avocado on it and clearing rice between fork tines.
Never comes clean, at least in my dishwasher.
Yes. My dishwasher isn’t great.
From what I understand, most dishwasher soap is enzymatic and so the little bits you’d be rinsing off actually help activate the soap and clean better. So it’s actually detrimental to rinse. So I’ve heard, anyway.
No. You should scrape off chunks but you should not rinse them off completely.
Like others I highly recommend seeking the wisdom of Technology Connections on YouTube, but if you prefer reading over video, here is an article from The Spruce that covers the main points.
Rinse/scrape off the big chunks. And fucking corn. Then in it goes.
Exception: if you’re a small household and don’t run the dishwasher every day or two, rinse more so the dishwasher won’t stink as much before you run it.
