These cleaning hacks are total game-changers.
I’ll be the first to admit that I hate handwashing dishes.
So a recent discovery that my dishwasher’s cleaning capabilities go beyond dishes was ground-breaking for me.
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Phone cases:Silicone, rubber, and plastic phone cases are generally dishwasher-safe.
However, cases with multiple glued-on pieces may come apart in the dishwasher, so use caution.
Remove the case from your rig and place it on its side on the top rack.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions beforehand to ensure it’s dishwasher-safe.
Stand-mixer parts:Mixer bowls and many of the attachments (such as beaters and stainless-steel whips) aredishwasher-safe.
Remove the attachments and place them in the top rack of your dishwasher.
Kids toys:Many plastic baby and kids toys are labeled as dishwasher-safe.
Mouthguards and baby teething guards:Sanitize sports mouthguards or baby teething guards by washing them in the dishwasher.
Place them in the silverware caddy so they stay in place.
Dustpans:Wash dirty dustpans by loading them like a plate in the dishwasher.
Once the grates are cool, scrape off stuck-on food and char before placing them in the dishwasher.
Oven mitts:Silicone oven mitts and pot holders can go in the dishwasher on the top rack.
Rubber bath mats:Quickly sanitize your rubber mat in the dishwasher.
Vacuum attachments:Many vacuum attachments, including brushes and detachable filters, can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
If space allows, stand the attachments up in the top rack.
Place larger attachments on the lower rack or lay them on the top rack horizontally.
Rinse filters before loading them in the lower rack standing up.
Load them on their sides like plates.
Same goes for your bottle brush.
Plastic Hairbrush:Build-up can develop around the bristles of your hairbrush over time.
Just be sure to remove any excess hair first to protect the drain.
