5 tips for the best cleaning results with the dishwasher
Many of us are probably familiar with this scenario: You open the dishwasher in joyful anticipation of immaculately clean dishes, but realize to your horror that the dishes are unfortunately not as sparkling clean as you had hoped.
To make sure this doesn't happen to you again, we'd like to share five tried-and-tested dishwashing tips and tricks in this blog post to help you achieve first-class cleaning results with your dishwasher.
1. pre-treat dishes before loading
To pre-rinse or not to pre-rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher - which procedure is the right one?
Generally speaking, pre-rinsing is not necessary. Modern dishwashers have enough power to clean dishes efficiently without pre-treatment. This not only saves you time, but also valuable water.
However,coarse food residues should be removed beforehand to avoid clogging the sieve. You can save water by scraping off food residues instead of rinsing them off.
For stubborn issues such as burnt pots and pans or dried pasta and rice, soaking before the rinse cycle is advisable - preferably in hot water.
2. loading the dishwasher correctly
Even the most powerful dishwasher can only clean dishes effectively if the water and the dishwasher reach the soiled areas. This is why loading the dishes correctly plays a crucial role.
When loading, make sure that you load dishes without touching points and glasses, cups and bowls with the opening facing downwards. Always sort knives, forks etc. with the handle facing downwards (with the exception of sharp knives due to the risk of injury). Large and robust dishes should ideally be placed at the bottom and glasses, small items and delicate dishes at the top .
It is always important to ensure that the spray arm canmove freely.
3. regular care and cleaning of the machine
To ensure not only optimum performance from your machine, but also sparkling clean dishes, it is also crucial to clean and maintain the dishwasher regularly.
In addition to the usual washing-up liquid or tabs, salt and rinse aid should be added occasionally. Regular descaling should also not be forgotten under any circumstances.
Also remember to clean the inside of the dishwasher regularly. It is advisable to regularly clean the filters, strainers, spray arms and seals.
4. choose a suitable wash program
Modern dishwashers offer a variety of washing programs to choose from. It is advisable to select the program that best suits the soiling and type of dishes. Pay attention to the information provided by the dishwasher manufacturer - some dishwasher manufacturers offer specific recommendations for their products.
If you are not pressed for time and want to do something good for the environment, eco mode is a sensible option. This saves water, electricity and detergent.
It is better to wash certain dishes and kitchen utensils by hand. Older porcelain, dishes with wooden parts or knives made of certain metals such as silver and copper are best avoided in the dishwasher.
5. the right dishwashing detergent
Whether in the form of dishwashing powder or multi-tabs - the world of dishwashing detergents offers countless possibilities. Dishwashing detergent is a decisive factor in achieving first-class cleaning results in your dishwasher. It is therefore worth investing in high-quality products that are tailored to your individual needs.
We recommend our dishwasher tabs - the bluufos.
Not only do they get your dishes exceptionally clean, they also make an environmentally friendly contribution.
The tiny tabs are highly concentrated, efficient and gentle on dishes and glasses. The bluufos are also easily biodegradable, free from plastic and unnecessary additives and vegan - they contain no animal ingredients and are produced in Germany without animal testing and with lots of love.
Clean now in an environmentally friendly and efficient way with bluufos.
