Think rinsing your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher is helpful? Think again.
Surprisingly, leaving food on your dishes helps clean them.
It turns out, removing food from the plates stops the detergent from doing it’s job. ‘Enzymes in Cascade detergent are designed to attach themselves to food particles,’ the Wall Street Journal reports. With food particles, the detergent washes away before it has a chance to clean anything.
Washing detergent aside, dishwashers today are fitted with advanced spray technology that is more than capable of removing food scraps without the need for a pre-rinse.
Plus, you’ll save water.
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With a Bachelor’s degree in communications and over a decade of industry experience, Livia is a seasoned content producer and editor who has a knack for crafting articles brimming with helpful information you never knew you needed (but you do). She has covered various topics, from home decor and gardening to health and wellness, showcasing her versatility and expertise. Livia's writing has been featured in publications such as the lifestyle section of the Sydney Morning Herald. Additionally, she has worked as a content editor for various parenting and lifestyle brands, including Babyology and Essential Kids. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found crocheting ponchos and attempting to master the perfect homemade pizza dough.
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