Unexpected items you never knew could go in the dishwasher

Anyone who thinks that a dishwasher serves only one purpose might be surprised. Keeping many items clean can be challenging, requiring considerable effort to keep them like new and free from bacteria. What would you say to switching from traditional washing to the convenient solution offered by a dishwasher? Find out which items you can safely place in this appliance!

If you know the items that shouldn’t be washed in the dishwasher, you'll be surprised at how many others you can safely place there. All pet owners know how tiresome it can be to clean pet bowls. Instead of tedious scrubbing, simply rinse them under the tap and pop them in the dishwasher. This way, your pet will enjoy eating from impeccably clean dishes. Similarly, you can wash a bathroom cup in the dishwasher, which often gets covered with residue. After an appropriate cycle, the grime will disappear.

What else can you place in the dishwasher? For example, baseball caps. After washing in the dishwasher, they'll regain cleanliness without the risk of damaging the material, which washing machines or hand washing often can't guarantee. It's also an excellent way to clean plastic children's building blocks: all you need to do is place them in a special bag and put them in the dishwasher. Moreover, makeup brushes are ideal for the dishwasher – removing bacteria without the need for hand washing.

No one enjoys the time-consuming task of cleaning fridge shelves, but taking them out and putting them in the dishwasher after they reach room temperature will save a lot of time. They'll be clean and disinfected, ensuring mould has no chance.

A similar approach can be applied to cleaning the detergent drawer – chemical residue will easily disappear, leaving it free from mould and odours. Don’t forget about the extractor fan filter as well. The dishwasher will quickly remove dirt, allowing you to save time for more enjoyable activities.