Pre-rinsing is one of those inherited household habits that you may instinctually do without much thought—but does it really make a difference in the cleanliness of your dishes? Today's dishwashers ...

There’s something about a dishwasher that stirs up controversies and conundrums, which is intriguing for such an unassuming kitchen appliance. You’ve probably been privy to a dishwasher-related ...

Okay, maybe that's going too far. But my wife and I have had our share of disagreements over her penchant for pre-rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. I'm from a family of ...

Rinse the plate, pop it in the dishwasher, press start … repeat forever. Washing dishes is one of those monotonous activities we've done so many times, we hardly even think about it anymore. It’s ...

I always pre-rinse my dishes. While I’m no nutcase—I don’t actually wash them before placing them in the dishwasher racks—leaving the remains of a runny egg, clingy sauce, or (gasp) oatmeal on my ...

Many people assume that rinsing your plates before putting them in the dishwasher will help with the cleaning process — but those who don’t may be onto something. Turns out that while you should ...

There’s all kinds of wisdom, advice and directives surrounding your home. Much of it, we take as gospel: Change your HVAC filter every three months. Clean your gutters at least once a year. Don’t ...