Shiny as new: 15 alternative things you can wash in the dishwasher
How come nobody knows the name of the person who invented the dishwasher? Considering how much easier it makes our lives, you'd think that the person who created it would have a more prominent place in the history books.
In fact, the first dishwasher patent was registered in 1886 by Josephine Cochrane and as the name would suggest, it was intended for cleaning dishes, pots and pans. But since then it has proved itself far more versatile and can be used to clean a lot more household items than you might think. Read on to find out about some other things that you can include your next dishwasher cycle...
1. Flip-flops
2. Hairbrushes and combs
3. Door mats and car mats
4. Brushes and dust pans
5. Baseball caps
6. Makeup brushes
7. Lamp shades
8. Toys
9. Gardening tools
10. Garbage pail lids
11. Vacuum cleaner nozzles
12. Disposable razors
13. Contact lens cases
14. Showerheads
15. Hubcaps
If you decide to wash other household items in your dishwasher, just make sure that they are made of sturdy material such as hard plastic, metal, or rubber. Another good idea is to collect these items and run them through in a separate wash without any tableware or cutlery — these alternative items usually only need a short cycle to leave them looking almost like new.
Try it out and see how well it works for you!