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Before you run a half-

filled dishwasher, do

this…

by Maria Gracia I don’t like to run a half-filled dishwasher because it’s a waste of water and energy. I also don’t like dirty dishes sitting in a dishwasher for two days because it’s not filled enough to run. Here’s what I do. I add other items to the dishwasher that could use some cleaning...small wire shelves from my refrigerator, utensil trays, light switch covers, fan covers, kitchen sponges, plastic office organizers, non-electronic plastic toys, pet bowls, salt and pepper shakers, and the like. Not sure whether or not you can add a particular item to the dishwasher? Here’s a recent article I wrote: Yes, You Can Wash These 10 Items in the Dishwasher. You may be very surprised at what you can include...like baseball caps, toothbrush holders, and trash container lids. If you always add something to the load (and believe me…there’s always something extra you can add!), you’ll never waste energy or water running a half-filled dishwasher again. Back to Organizing Quick Tips Index