How Does the Dishwasher Work More Efficiently

by Abbas Jahangir · June 28, 2021

The dishwasher is our most important assistant at home. It is a tool that provides us comfort by taking on a large part of our load in the kitchen. Washing the dishes in the dishwasher is a very easy action. However, did you know that there are some tricks that maximize the efficiency you can get from a dishwasher?

Today, we sought an answer to the question of “how the dishwasher works and what we should pay attention to when using it”. You can use your dishwasher more efficiently by incorporating the suggestions we have listed into your life.

If you’re ready, let’s start! Here are some things to consider when using a dishwasher.

How Does a Dishwasher Work Most Efficiently?

1) Choose the Right Program

Dishwashers have at least 2 programs. The number of programs in the machines produced in recent years is much higher.
If the dishes are lightly soiled, you should select the short program.
In addition, if you have placed dishes such as plates, glasses, glass bowls in the machine instead of items with difficult stains such as pots and pans, you can still select the short program.
When placing your machine, make sure that the soiling levels of the dishes are close to each other.
What do we mean?
Take care not to place lightly soiled dishes and heavily soiled dishes in the machine at the same time.
If there are dishes with difficult stains such as pots and pans in the machine, definitely choose the long program.

2) Pre-Wash Very Dirty Dishes

Or do you still wash heavily soiled dishes by hand first and then place them in the dishwasher?
If you are doing this, you should stop this habit immediately.
Because in this way, you will both wastewater and waste time.
Instead of rinsing the dishes in your hand, you can choose the prewash program of the dishwasher.

3) Arrange the Dishes Correctly

If you want the dishes to come out of the machine cleanly, you should pay attention to the correct and careful placement.
There are also some tricks to placing a dishwasher.
First of all, you should not fill the machine too much.
Because if you overfill, the dishes may not be cleaned well.
So how do you make sure you’re not overloading the dishwasher?
Shake the baskets gently after placing all the dishes.
If there are items colliding with each other, you have overloaded the machine. If the dishes do not hit each other, you can now operate the machine.
The water spray arm on the dishwasher moves from the middle to the outside.
If you arrange the dishes with the insides facing the middle, they will be washed better.
If you randomly place forks and spoons on the cutlery, you should stop this habit as soon as possible.
Because if you put the forks and spoons according to their type, you can take them after washing and place them directly in the drawer.
Place delicate items such as thin glass on the top shelf.
Because the water pressure is weaker on the top shelf. Also, the temperature of the water is lower.

4) Stop Soaking the Dishes

Before placing the dishes in the machine, it is enough to clean the food residues on it with the help of a brush or napkin.
If you have a habit of washing the dishes with water, we should say that this is a process that reduces the effectiveness of dishwashing detergent.

5) Clean Your Dishwasher Once a Week

Did you know that you need to clean your dishwasher often?
Do not think that it will clean itself while washing the dishes.
Food residues and oil residues accumulate in the dishwasher over time. This causes the dishes not to be cleaned.
Once a week, remove and clean the filter at the bottom of the dishwasher. Also, remove the parts where the water is sprayed and clean them thoroughly.
If you wish, you can use machine cleaners sold in the markets for this job.
Machine cleaners, which are really practical to use, are usually used every 3 months.

6) Use Less Detergent

Using too much dishwasher detergent can cause glasses to become scratched or look foggy.
If you have such a problem, you can try using less detergent.
It is possible to use less detergent in powder and liquid detergents. So what should you do with tablet detergents?
You can try using the tablet by dividing it into two.
By using less detergent, you also contribute to the family budget.

7) Use Brightener

If you want your glasses and plates to shine out of the machine, make sure to use a rinse aid.
If you do not want to use chemical cleaning materials, you can choose white vinegar instead of brightener.
If the water in your area is very chalky, put a bowl of white vinegar in it before starting the machine once in a while.
With this method, you both protect your machine from limescale and your glasses and plates will shine.

8) Don’t Just Wash Your Dishes In The Dishwasher!

We are sure that this title sounds very strange to you.
What we actually mean is: In the dishwasher, you can wash not only dishes but also plastic flowers, kitchen brushes, screwdrivers, and similar tools.

9) Start from the Bottom Rack Before Unloading the Machine

If you start unloading the machine from the upper rack, the water accumulated in or on some dishes may spill onto the lower rack.
In this case, you may have to dry the dishes before putting them away.
In order to avoid such a problem, we recommend that you start unloading the machine from the lower shelf first.