These Cleaning Myths Are Only Making Your Home Dirtier

Dishwashers Are Ten Times Better Than Hand Washing

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You may have heard that hand washing cleans dishes better and saves water. Sorry, but that’s wrong. A study by the University of Michigan found that dishwashers save water, reduce gas emissions, and sanitize dishes compared to hand washing. It saves thousands of gallons of water.

While old dishwashers may have been less efficient than hand washing, new models are designed to clean more and save water. Plus, the washer’s drying cycle sanitizes dishes better than towels or air drying.

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