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Mum’s clever hack will dry your dishes in 5 minutes

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A dishwasher is an appliance loved by all who hate to do the dishes. The only problem is when the cycle has finished, and your dishes are still wet.

Luckily, there’s a solution for that. 

How to dry your dishes in five minutes

A mum has taken to her Instagram page, @brunchwithbabs, to share a tip that will dry your dishes in five minutes.

“Has this ever happened to you? You’re ready to unload the dishwasher, and guess what!? Everything is still wet,” says Babs. 

“Don’t hand dry – do this instead.”

She explains, “Take a terry cloth dish towel, open the door, lay it right over. Just close the door. Wait five minutes. You’ll have dry dishes.”

Watch the video here. 

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A word of warning

Many people thanked Babs for the great tip and confirmed that it really does work. 

“Have been doing it since I first saw it here,” said one commenter. 

Another added: “Such a great tip! Mine are never dry at the end of the cycle. I’m definitely going to try this.”

Others cautioned Bab’s viewers with a warning. 

“It can/will compromise dishwasher seal and locking mechanism, causing costly repairs or early replacement,” someone warned.

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Other dishwasher tips you need to know

Turn the heat up: if you run run out of dishwasher tablets or detergent, turning the temperature up and running a cycle with plain water may work.

Don’t rinse: dishwashers are perfectly capable of cleaning your dishes without you pre-rinsing them. That said, you should take the time to scrape as much food off your dishes as possible before popping them in your dishwasher. Otherwise, the food will accumulate in your dishwasher.

Clean your dishwasher once a month: remove soap build-up and odours using vinegar. Pour around 1 cup (250ml) of vinegar into the bottom of the unit or into a bowl on the top or bottom rack, then run the machine through a complete cycle with no dishes or detergents. Make sure you check your manual first, though. Some manufacturers warn against using vinegar in dishwashers. 

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Writer Livia Gamble Senior Digital Content Producer

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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