The dishwasher has become an indispensable part of many households.
However, there are things that do not belong in the device - risk of destruction.
Fortunately, the days when dirty dishes had to be laboriously washed by hand after eating are over in most households.
Instead, you can conveniently use the dishwasher.
However, there are a few things you need to be careful about when it comes to using the dishwasher.
Otherwise you risk problems with the device and you will have to return to washing dishes by hand.
There are five mistakes in particular that you should definitely avoid:
1. Be careful when choosing detergent
Of course, the dishwasher also needs detergent to get the dishes sparkling clean.
However, you need to pay close attention to which one you use.
Because
MyHomebook.de
warns: “Normal dishwashing liquid is one of the things that doesn’t belong in the dishwasher.
Too much foam can develop and overwhelm the machine.” Instead, it is recommended to stick with commercially available dishwasher tablets, which can also be used to clean the oven.
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The dishwasher is an integral part of many households - which makes it all the more important to use it correctly.
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2. Items with labels do not belong in the dishwasher
Popular mistake: If food stored in a glass is used up, the container is often put in the dishwasher to clean it.
In principle there is nothing wrong with this.
However, you must first remove the stickers and labels on the glass by hand.
Because if they are separated in the dishwasher, they can clog the drain hoses.
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3. Do not place small parts loosely in the dishwasher
Even small parts such as children's toys - for example clamping building blocks - can in principle be cleaned in the dishwasher.
However ,
MyHomebook.de
warns against putting the parts in individually: “During the washing process, small parts could damage the spray arms or other parts inside the dishwasher.”
4. Do not put household remedies in the dishwasher
There are numerous home remedies that can be used for cleaning purposes, such as baking soda, baking powder or vinegar.
However, these products should not go into the dishwasher, explains
Hoerzu.de.
Because vinegar and the like can damage the sensitive internal parts of the dishwasher.
Therefore, you should find out exactly which cleaning agents are suitable for the respective device.
These washing tips from Grandma have had their day
These washing tips from Grandma have had their day
5. Remove any coarse food residue beforehand
Even if experts advise against soaking for too long, you should still remove any coarse food residue before putting the dishes in the dishwasher.
Otherwise, the food residue could clog the filter.
They are also sometimes more difficult to remove from the dishes, which reduces the efficiency of the device.
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