Every wonder why plasticware won't get dry in dishwasher?
12-14-2015, 06:18 PM
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When I had to replace my dishwasher the repair man told me it was because I didn't use it enough. being a single adult sometimes it was weeks between dish washing in the machine. He said all the rubber gaskets and seals will dry out and crack if not used fairly frequently causing it to leak. Replacing the machine was cheaper than replacing seals and gaskets so I try to run it at least weekly.
12-15-2015, 04:16 AM
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Studies have shown that running a FULL dishwasher uses less water than doing the same dishes by hand. Running a dishwasher or washing machine that is not full is wasting water and energy.
12-15-2015, 08:01 AM
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Guess I was very lucky when I purchased it 22 years ago at the time our house was built. I have had to replace the cooking range and frig, but the dishwasher looks and runs like new.
12-15-2015, 09:12 AM
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My goodness....that is so wasteful.....
I run the dishwasher after each meal. Usually only the pans used for cooking. I use disposable dishware for about every meal. I don't wait for it to get full. I dread emptying a full dishwasher, I don't know why, it isn't hard. 
The same with laundry. I wash and dry all small loads. I don't like having a dryer full of clothes to deal with at one time.
The same with laundry. I wash and dry all small loads. I don't like having a dryer full of clothes to deal with at one time.
12-15-2015, 04:42 PM
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I am at a loss as to why the plastic can't be hand dried? Are you saying you just toss perfectly good items in the trash to end up in a land fill, just for convenience? This makes me cry.
There was a time that there was no plastic and everything was reused over and over until it wore out. The option of not using plastic might work. It would solve a multitude of environmental problems and make you feel good about doing something positive for the world.
peace
EDIT: Cudos to all those people out there that understand conserving and try to do their best to limit waste.
peace
There was a time that there was no plastic and everything was reused over and over until it wore out. The option of not using plastic might work. It would solve a multitude of environmental problems and make you feel good about doing something positive for the world.
peace
EDIT: Cudos to all those people out there that understand conserving and try to do their best to limit waste.
peace
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12-17-2015, 06:50 AM
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I am at a loss as to why the plastic can't be hand dried? Are you saying you just toss perfectly good items in the trash to end up in a land fill, just for convenience? This makes me cry.
There was a time that there was no plastic and everything was reused over and over until it wore out. The option of not using plastic might work. It would solve a multitude of environmental problems and make you feel good about doing something positive for the world.
peace
EDIT: Cudos to all those people out there that understand conserving and try to do their best to limit waste.
peace
There was a time that there was no plastic and everything was reused over and over until it wore out. The option of not using plastic might work. It would solve a multitude of environmental problems and make you feel good about doing something positive for the world.
peace
EDIT: Cudos to all those people out there that understand conserving and try to do their best to limit waste.
peace
12-17-2015, 07:52 AM
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Good for you!! The world is a much better place because of people like you.
Ladies, don't be silly...wash your plastic however you like. The article ONLY gave the reason why it does not dry as well as china/metal in a dishwasher. It said nothing about not putting it in there.
Ladies, don't be silly...wash your plastic however you like. The article ONLY gave the reason why it does not dry as well as china/metal in a dishwasher. It said nothing about not putting it in there.
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