Believe it or not, there’s a right and wrong way to load your dishwasher — and getting it wrong might be why your dishes come out streaky or still dirty. While it’s not rocket science, mastering the proper loading technique can save you from running multiple cycles and wasting energy. Many a Redditors have debated the right and wrong way to load a dishwasher, but the common consensus is to load it with the dishes facing downwards. But there are more things to know about effectively loading up your dishwasher.
These simple tips can lead to cleaner dishes, fewer loads, and even a noticeable impact on your energy bill over time. With 78% of US adults stressed about rising energy costs, according to a recent CNET Money survey, small changes like this can make a meaningful difference.
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