The dishwasher is definitely a crucial aid in everyday life. And for good reason, it helps us save time on household chores such as washing up. However, many people make a mistake with this household appliance without knowing it and thereby generate high water consumption.

By breaking this habit, you can get more out of your dishwasher.

Do you have to wash the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

If the dishwasher is an indispensable household item, it is because it saves you time and effort when cleaning plates and cutlery. With technological innovations, this appliance has become less greedy in water.

Dishwasher. Source: spm

However, many people make a mistake with this appliance thinking they are doing the right thing. If you want to get the most out of your dishwasher,   do not wash the dishes before putting them in the appliance  . Apart from taking up time and wasting water, pre-washing prevents you from enjoying the performance of your appliance. And with good reason, by rinsing the dishes, people think that there will be no more stains on the dishes. However, dishwashers work at high temperatures to ensure that the dishes are perfectly clean at the end of the cycle. The hot water and detergent are responsible for the cleanliness of your dishes, not the pre-wash. By adopting this habit, you are limiting the   potential of the dishwasher  but also wasting a precious resource: water.  Simply scrape out the dishes without rinsing and then put them in the dishwasher to wash.

Dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Source: spm

To remove dirt from dishes, you can remove food particles with a spoon or paper towel instead of pre-rinsing. This clever gesture prevents food from clogging the appliance. Some high-performance models are equipped to  remove the most stubborn dirt  .

In addition, it is recommended to use the correct detergent dosage so as not to overload your appliance, to take full advantage of its performance and   to use a water softener. This will allow you  to dispense a good amount of salt depending on the hardness of the water  . For this reason, it is important to know the   water content in limestone  . You can have this information on your water bill.

Which cleaning agent for the dishwasher?

• Gel, powder, tablet are all forms of detergent that you can use for your dishwasher. There are also so-called “all-in-one” products that contain both   salt and rinse aid  . It is recommended to use them with a “tablet” program if your machine has one and to place them in the detergent drawer and not in the cutlery basket.

As you have probably understood, it is recommended not to pre-wash your dishes before putting them in the machine in order to get optimal washing and save more.