The great debate about whether or not to rinse off dirty dishes first before loading them into the dishwasher found a clear bias — but also, strong reasons for changing a habit. Read on.

Rinsing dishes could cause a dishwasher not to clean as well, an expert suggested. Odua Images – stock.adobe.com. Dishwashers that were made in the last 20 years likely have a built-in sensor ...

If you hand wash or rinse dishes for five or 10 minutes, you’re using three to six times the amount of water needed for one dishwasher cycle.

Why rinsing dishes can do more harm than good . Ian Palmer-Smith, an appliance repair expert at Domestic & General, ...

Experts say don’t pre-rinse your dishes. We put that advice to the test By . Mari-Jane Williams. Mari-Jane Williams. The Washington Post ...

If there is one thing that gets people on the internet really riled up, it’s the frequency and methods of other people’s washing habits. Read how this dishwasher “rule” completely divid… ...

If you want your dishes dry at the end of a cycle, we have three words of advice: Use rinse aid. Dishwashers dry items in a few different ways. Some use electric heating coils; some use fans.

Mom of two Vanessa Miceli says it's easiest for her to rinse dishes as she loads the dishwasher, regardless of what's on them. "If I rinse while I load, I don't have to worry about anything sticking ...

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Experts say don’t pre-rinse your dishes. We put that advice to the test. The logistical, psychological and personal factors that influence our dishwashing habits ...

Tester No. 3 (Whirlpool, with rinse aid) spotted a bit of tomato sauce residue in a mug, but otherwise, her dishes were pretty clean after the un-rinsed and rinsed loads.