UK households are being told not to rinse plates before putting them into the dishwasher. The kitchen appliance is a popular addition to UK homes to save the hassle and mess of washing up in the sink.

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Across the UK, households are frequently at loggerheads over the right way to load a dishwasher. Common disagreements stem from overstuffing it, not pre-rinsing dishes and the positioning of plates. A ...

A life hack is supposed to help make the washing machine shine like new again. Photo: Getty Images / Andrey Znamenskyi Over time and with regular use, residues can accumulate in the washing machine.

Households across the UK are regularly at loggerheads over how to properly load the dishwasher - with common disputes arising from overfilling it, not pre-cleaning food off dishes and the correct ...

Households across the UK are regularly at odds over the correct way to load a dishwasher, with common disputes arising from overfilling it, not pre-cleaning dishes and the orientation of plates. A ...

Claims about dishwashers leaking toxic chemicals are based on a study using far higher concentrations than in real life. Dishwasher tablets contain chemicals, but machines dilute them, making normal ...

Claims about dishwashers leaking toxic chemicals are based on a study using far higher concentrations than in real life. Dishwasher tablets contain chemicals, but machines dilute them, making normal ...

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Your dishwasher can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Here are a few items that you should always wash by hand. David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where he's ...