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Do you wash your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

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Yes 16 17.58%
No 14 15.38%
Rinse only 61 67.03%
 

Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

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ThePinkGoose
In Your Hands

Member since 8/08

4706 total posts

Name:
Nunya

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Posted by SusiBee

I just rinse, even though I run the DW every two or three days. Depends upon how many glasses DH uses.

I read an article about how the dishes actually have to have food residue on them in order for the DW and the detergent to work properly.
eta :
I also turn it off right when the wash cycle ends and open the door to let the dishes air dry. They dry quickly because of the steam evaporation. Saves energy.




Ohhh! GOOD IDEA!

Posted 1/29/10 8:16 AM
 

Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!

Member since 5/05

22334 total posts

Name:
Professional Aunts No Kids

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

I have no time to wash dishes then put them in the dishwasher....Chat Icon sometimes I scrap and dont rinse and they go right into the dishwasher....but only if Im going to stat it right away.

Posted 1/29/10 8:24 AM
 

luvmytwins
pretty princesses

Member since 7/09

1424 total posts

Name:
Nancy

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Thanks everyone. Yeah we run ours everyday, with the twin girls bottles it just a lot easier. I scrape and then rinse if necessary. But I just notice that the silverware and some plates just don't look as clean as they should for a brand new dishwasher (GE profile) Maybe I will start soaking the silverware before.

Posted 1/29/10 8:44 AM
 

telmah
LIF Infant

Member since 1/10

239 total posts

Name:
Prince

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

I generally just rinse any of the heavy grime off or if I know anything in particular has some really stuck-on grease or whatever.

Posted 1/29/10 9:31 AM
 

SusiBee
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Member since 3/09

8268 total posts

Name:
S

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Posted by luvmytwins

Thanks everyone. Yeah we run ours everyday, with the twin girls bottles it just a lot easier. I scrape and then rinse if necessary. But I just notice that the silverware and some plates just don't look as clean as they should for a brand new dishwasher (GE profile) Maybe I will start soaking the silverware before.



Try this : dirty dishes
It may be that something is not working right or is clogged in the dishwasher.

Also, the enzymes in dishwasher detergent act on food residue, which is why dishes should not be washed before being placed in the DW.

Posted 1/29/10 9:33 AM
 

beachgirl13
Mommy to 3 boys!

Member since 5/05

4114 total posts

Name:

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

I always rinse them so there's no food on them. It grosses me out to put them in there with food on them. I don't know why!

Posted 1/29/10 5:05 PM
 

NewLIGirl
LIF Infant

Member since 8/08

150 total posts

Name:

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

I barely rinse them first.

Posted 1/29/10 6:15 PM
 

MissJones
I need a nap!

Member since 5/05

22136 total posts

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Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

I usually have a glass with water for the silverware. I rinse only those dishes that have a suace on them. Otherwise, I don't waste the water.

Posted 1/29/10 6:22 PM
 

dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..

Member since 1/06

14917 total posts

Name:
Dawn

Re: Do you wash dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?

Posted by KimberlyScott

I rinse them off. If I see some food still on there I will take a spounge to it before I load it in the DW.



same for me

Posted 1/31/10 8:09 PM
 
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