You could use your dishwasher to clean more than just cutlery and plates. Discover all the everyday objects that can also benefit from this automatic wash.
For all those who own one, the dishwasher has become an essential part of everyday life. Practical for carefully washing cutlery, plates, glasses and pans, it avoids the traditional chore of washing up while being very economical to use, both in water and electricity. It’s hard to do without it once you’ve tried it!
However, while it is primarily designed to clean dishes, it can also be used for many other things that you might not naturally think of. Whether you are in a hurry or simply looking for original cleaning methods, you will be surprised by the versatility of this appliance.
So, in addition to the usual elements, it is very effective for cleaning many objects used in the kitchen, including glass trays of microwave ovens, grills and removable metal accessories of hobs and cookers, or even extractor hood grills. Resistant objects that tend to get dirty easily with grease, and which are always difficult to wash by hand.
Beyond these kitchen items, you can also use your dishwasher to clean other household objects that get dirty, especially bathroom accessories, such as soap dishes that get dirty, or shower heads, which inevitably get scaled up. The same goes for air vents or ventilation grilles (VMC), which naturally get clogged over time with grease and dust. A quick run in the dishwasher, and they will come out as good as new.
Even more amazingly, you can put a multitude of plastic objects, such as children’s toys or pets, in the dishwasher, which will benefit from a deep clean, even if they have complex shapes that are difficult to wash by hand.
That’s not all! You can also use your dishwasher to clean plastic vacuum cleaner accessories, glass light fixtures or even hairbrushes, provided you remove as much hair as possible first, so as not to clog the appliance’s filters. You can even use it to clean the glass shelves of your refrigerator or freezer, as long as they are not too big!
Be careful though: before putting any object in your appliance, make sure that it is suitable for this cleaning method. Some plastic elements are very heat-resistant. So choose the program and temperature carefully!
On the other hand, do not follow this new trend that recently appeared on social networks, which consists of washing fruits and vegetables with a dishwasher! Not only is it ridiculous and energy-intensive, but you also risk damaging them and destroying their precious nutrients and dirtying or even damaging your appliance with residue. A false good idea, to be absolutely banned!