Show Your Dishwasher Some Love

nullMost Tandem apartments come with automatic dishwashers. It’s one of our most popular features. Whether you’re a solo dweller who loves to entertain, or a household of eight, you’re probably running your machine on a regular basis. Here are some handy tips from thekitchn.com on how to make the most of your dishwasher.

    • Don’t confuse scraping with washing: No one wants to wash their dishes before they wash their dishes; it’s just silly. But you wouldn’t want to eat a Thanksgiving dinner and then go run a marathon right after. Well, neither does your dishwasher. Scrape food bits off before loading up to help reduce particles stuck on dishes once the cycle is over.
    • Don’t overcrowd the dishwasher: It’s something that’s easier said than done. It’s quite tempting to layer in one more bowl or plate to avoid hand washing. Just remember, it’s better to wash a few pieces by hand than it is to rerun an entire load because things were too tightly packed.
    • Use the correct cycle: It can be tempting to use a shorter, lighter setting to save on time and water bills, but make sure you’re washing all your super dirty dishes by hand if that’s the case. Just like doing your laundry, keep soil levels together when washing to end up with the best performance.
    • Don’t double up on rinse aid: When looking to purchase a new soap for your dishwasher, make note if it includes a rinse aid. If it does, then there’s no need to add any extra. If it doesn’t, skip the extra purchase and just fill the reservoir with white vinegar. It’ll do the trick every time!
    • Run an empty dishwasher with vinegar: It’s the same concept as running a vinegar load in your washing machine. You simply toss a cup of white vinegar into the bottom of an empty dishwasher and run a normal cycle. It cleans out old food particles to keep your dishwasher smelling fresh.

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