The hot topic in the kitchen is: Should dishes be rinsed before being placed in the dishwasher? It’s a waste of time and water to rinse dishes before they go into the dishwasher. If you are a slave to this pre-rinsing ritual, we want to help you get rid of it. Modern dishwashers (and dish soaps) can handle all dirt and grime. Find out why.
Is it a good idea to rinse your dishes before you put them in the dishwasher?
The short answer to that question is no.
Detergent works better with dirty dishes
The dishwasher is not the only thing that works hard to clean dishes. Only when the detergent is in direct contact with food particles, does it activate the enzymes? This means that dishes with more dirt will take longer to be cleaned with dishwasher detergent.
It’s a massive waste of water
Consumer Reports say that pre-rinsing dishes can lead to a loss of 22 713 Liters of water each year. The truth is that kitchen faucet can expel anywhere from 5.2 to 8.6 litres of water every minute. That’s a lot of water.
If you wash dishes in the dishwasher, you will use less than 19 litres of water. This is a significant savings of only a few gallons each day. Did you know that dishwashers labelled Energy Star can reduce your water bill by over R800 each year?
Your Machine Is Your Trust
Do not be concerned if food is still sticking to your “clean” dishes. Dishwashers heat to cook food and sterilize dishes. Many dishwashers are equipped with sensors and smart sprayer technology that detect grime and food.
