What can I wash in the dishwasher?

With the development of civilization in modern apartments, the dishwasher confidently takes a place in the kitchen next to the stove or refrigerator. The answer to the question what can be washed in a dishwasher seems obvious - dishes. But the "miracle-technician" can wash and not quite kitchen things, for example: a baseball cap, rubber boots or slaps, sports protection items and much more. In this article you will find all the standard and non-traditional rules and ways to use the dishwasher.

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Basic rules for using

Having bought a new technique, its lucky owners are wondering how to wash dishes in the dishwasher. Solve this problem will help you presented in the article tips.

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Tip # 1 - correct loading of

Before placing the dishwasher in a dishwasher, it is worth reading the following recommendations:

1. Rinse the dishes to remove any leftover food before placing it in the machine's basket.
2. It is advisable to use the "pre-soaking" function to wash pots and pans. Thus, it will be possible to get rid of the deposit, without exerting additional efforts.
3. If there is no such function, specialized detergents, for example, "Claro", will help in removing the deposit from the surface.
4. Place glasses and glasses between the dividers in the upper basket, and do not put them on top. This arrangement will protect dishes from excessive friction and protect them from scratches.
5. The dishes are cleaned more qualitatively, if they are installed face-to-center, and not as accustomed to one side.
6. It is most convenient to alternate and turn over cutlery, such arrangement will save space and maintain a balance.
7. Children's bowls, bowls and plastic containers are placed in the upper basket.

Important! Pay special attention to the marking of plastic, some products can generate harmful substances when heated.

If there was a question, can I wash the pans in the dishwasher? Of course you can! Install them in the lower basket at an angle, but not upside down. Otherwise, they will block the circulation of water.

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Tip # 2 - do not wash

Not all the utensils can be washed in the dishwasher. Here is a list of items you should not take risks with:

• Crystal tableware. You can wash only in a gentle mode with special detergents.
• Earthenware. There is a danger that the picture will fade and lose its attractiveness.
• Wooden appliances, for example, cutting boards. The tree swells with increased humidity, so it is better to rinse under running water.
• Not heat-resistant dishes. When exposed to high temperatures, thin glass and plastic may crack.
• Cracked or glued dishes. Products can break up, and debris will damage the dishwasher.

Important! Some of the models of machines provide for the possibility of washing brittle dishes. If this is not the case, then you can wash fragile products, installing a gentle washing with a low temperature.

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Tip # 3 - Choose the right detergent

It is worthwhile to understand that the usual gels and powders for hand washing are not suitable for machines. But then than washing dishes in the dishwasher? The answer is quite simple - specialized detergents.

Important! If you use a tool for manual cleaning, you will very soon need to look for repairs for the machine. The insurance will not cover its cost, because the instructions to use clearly state that it requires the use of specialized means for washing dishes.

The main problem is that the means for hand washing form a huge amount of foam, and it becomes one of the most frequent causes of equipment failure. Yes, and the dishes after such washing will be far from the ideal of purity, because the cycle time for such a large volume of washing foam is not calculated. Hence - then have to eat from the plates, which will be raided by far from harmless chemicals.

We hope that, in view of the above information, the answer to the question of how to wash dishes in a dishwasher is now obvious to you. To make it easier for you to choose a particular remedy, we offer an overview of the most popular: :

1. Tablets for dishwashers "Filtero".They are a special powder, which is compressed for convenience. One such pill is sufficient for the whole cycle of washing and rinsing dishes. This tool not only perfectly cleans dirty, greasy surfaces. The additional substance protects glass articles from cracking and metal from corrosion.
2. Gel for dishwashers "TOP HOUSE".Removes virtually all known dirt. The peculiarity of the chemical formula provides instant action, which makes it practical for short cycles and washing in cold water. Used to prevent, as well as clean, descale. At the same time, such a tool is cheap enough.
3. Powder for dishwashers "Finish Classic".Is able to cope even with dried up dirt. Perfectly displays burnt fat and milk. At a low price, this detergent provides an excellent result.

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Tip # 4 - what else can I wash?

The question often arises, is it possible to wash silver in a dishwasher? You will be surprised, but in the dishwasher you can wash not only silver, but many unexpected items. The main secret - the correct choice of mode and temperature of washing.

Here are some non-standard items that can be washed in the dishwasher:

1. Baseball cap. In a washing machine, such a garment can not be cleaned out because of the threat of losing its shape, but the dishwasher will perfectly cope with the task.
2. Combs and massage brushes. Plastic personal hygiene products are perfectly laundered in machine mode.
3. Plastic, aluminum or steel plugs for switches. With the machine can not wash only enamel or decorative products.
4. Sports protection. The subjects of this category include knee pads, elbow pads, boxing caps and much more.
5. Little toys and figurines. Put the child's favorite things in the washing bag and place in the upper basket of the dishwasher.
6. You can wash the vials of lamps if they do not belong to antiques and are not decorated with drawings.
7. Potatoes. Very quickly and efficiently washed in the upper basket when rinsing and without adding detergents.

We hope that with the help of our advice you will be able to use the dishwasher as efficiently as possible and it will function reliably for a long time.