If you haven’t loaded these in your dishwasher then you aren’t using your dishwasher to it’s fullest potential. There are so many household items that you can actually clean in the dishwasher. Next time when you’re deciding to hand wash or possibly put this in the washer machine just remember that you can clean it in the dishwasher! These items listed below can go through a “normal” wash cycle unless noted otherwise.
Before loading your dishwasher with any of these items, make sure if there are plastic components to analyze whether or not it can withstand the heat on a normal cycle.
- Baseball Caps
Just make sure that your detergent doesn’t have bleach in it before you start the load.
- Cabinet knobs
Generally, most metal and ceramic knobs are dishwasher safe.
- Coffee Maker
Turn your coffee maker upside down and wash this on a gentle cycle. Also be sure it is completely dried before plugging it in to its power source.
- Dog Toys
You can most dog toys on the upper rack.
- Dog Collar
Place this on the top dishrack to get it looking brand new!
- Figurines
Remove the dust from these figurines by placing them on the upper dishrack and clean them on a gentle cycle. Do not place delicate or gilded figurines in the dishwasher.
- Fingernail clippers
You should clean these regularly if you only have one in your household. Place these in the silverware basket and be sure to dry them so they don’t rust.
- Flip-flops
Buying makeup cleaning products for your brushes can be pricey. Clean your brushes on a low setting (so the glue that holds the hair together does not melt).
- Golf Balls
Long day out on the golf course and you didn’t have time to clean your golf balls. Not to worry, you can put your golf balls in a mesh bag and place them on the lower dishrack for cleaning.
- Hairbrush/Combs
First, remove all the hair from the brush. Then place it in the silverware basket. You can even put your heat-safe combs in there as well.
- Hair ties
If the elastic on your hair ties are becoming grimy then place them in the silverware basket and place something such as a spoon or fork so they don’t fly away during the cleaning cycle.
- Hubcaps
Yes, surprisingly you can throw these in the dishwasher. Please be sure to add one cup of white vinegar to your dishwasher detergent.
- Kitchen Sponge
If your dishwasher has a silverware cup place these in there to reuse your sponge, thus saving you money!
- Makeup brushes
You should clean these regularly, but let’s be honest who has the time? Throw these on the top rack and clean them on a low setting.
- Mouthguards
These are dishwasher safe, just pop them on the top rack to get rid of the bacteria on them!
- Plastic Child Toys
Placing your kids toys in the dishwasher will sanitize them and make you happy!
- Range Fan Grille
This can get very greasy over time. Be sure to clean this on the hottest setting!
- Razor
Why replace your razor when you can throw it in the dishwasher? Place it in the silverware basket for a nice deep cleaning.
- Rubber boots
Yes, your rubber boots can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Place them upside down on the lower rack. Remember to remove any dirt first though.
- Tools
Anything from wrenches, pliers, and even screwdrivers can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Just make sure to use the hottest cycle with your normal detergent!
Thanks for reading! What unusual items have you cleaned in the dishwasher? Let us know in the comments below!
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