You Are Probably Loading Your Dishwasher All Wrong

4. Face your dishes in different directions

You should always load your plates so they face the center of the bottom rack. Bowls in the back of the top rack should face forward, and the ones in the front should face the back. This allows water to get everywhere and clean most effectively.

5. No need to separate silverware by type

Mixing up forks, spoons and knives will actually allow them all to get cleaner. If you put spoons together, they may rest together and the soap and water will miss some of them. However, you should keep stainless steel and silver silverware away from each other because it could cause a reaction that will dent the silverware.

6. Large utensils like spatulas should be put in the top rack

Plastic or metal spatulas or large spoons should be placed flat on the top rack. Some newer dishwashers also have special places for these items.

7. Check to make sure all items are dishwasher safe

It is easier to load everything in the dishwasher, especially if you hate doing dishes. However, you have to check to make sure items are dishwasher safe, or you’ll probably crack, melt, warp, or otherwise ruin perfectly good kitchen items. Also, make sure you don’t cram your dishwasher too full or it won’t clean your dishes effectively.

There are six things you should never, ever put in your dishwasher! Find out what they are before you load up your dishwasher today.