Never Do It Again: The Mistake Everyone Makes in the Dishwasher

Introduction

Dishwashers save time, water, and effort — but many people unknowingly make a common mistake that can reduce cleaning performance, damage dishes, or even shorten the life of the machine. Learning what not to do will keep your dishwasher working efficiently for years.

The Big Mistake

Pre-rinsing dishes too much before loading them.
Most people think dishes must be washed almost completely clean before going into the dishwasher. In reality, modern dishwashers are designed to detect food particles so they can adjust the wash cycle. If you rinse dishes too thoroughly, the machine may not work properly, and detergents won’t activate as effectively.

Why It’s a Problem

Wastes a lot of water.

Prevents sensors from detecting dirt levels.

Makes detergent less effective.

Can even leave cloudy or greasy results.

What You Should Do Instead