The surprising household items you can clean in your dishwasher
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Dishwashers are the unsung hero of so many homes.
But aside with using less water than hand washing and sterilising our dirty dishes, our favourite appliance can do much more than wash crockery and glassware.
Yep, there’s plenty of other unexpected bits and bobs that can get the dishwasher treatment. Watch the video above for more info, and check just some of the surprising list below.
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Unexpected items you can put in the dishwasher:
- Silicone oven mitts
- Vacuum attachments
- Toothbrush holders
- Rubber thongs
Sterilise rubber thongs in your dishwasher. Pexels
- Cabinet and drawer dividers (make sure they are either ceramic or a dishwasher-safe plastic or metal)
- Pet bowls
- Shower caddies
- Air vents — just unscrew from the wall and pop in the dishwasher
- Sink strainer
- The rotating tray from your microwave
- Soap dish
- Plastic succulents
Plastic plants can go dust-free. Pexels
- Utensil holder
- Plastic toys
- Refrigerator shelves (if your dishwasher is big enough)
- Sponges
- Hair brushes (sans hair, of course)
- Nail clippers and tweezers
Watch the video above for more information.
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