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Whether you’re trying to put off dishwasher repairs, protecting the environment, worried about bacteria on your dishes, or simply don’t have a dishwasher at all, many people choose to hand wash their dishes in the kitchen sink. But this approach is actually less effective by almost every measure available. Schedule your dishwasher repair or installation as soon as you can, because it’s actually the best way to wash dishes for the following reasons.

Dishwashers Use Hotter Water

Depending on the exact model of dishwasher you use and the cycle settings, the water may be anywhere between 110 and 170 degrees Fahrenheit—much hotter than what you can stand on your skin. Doing dishes in the sink, you’ll simply never get them hot enough to disinfect them the way a dishwasher can.

Your Sponge Is Germ Heaven

Dishwasher RepairA sponge is almost constantly damp and permeated with food debris, making it an ideal environment for bacteria to grow in. And no matter how thoroughly you wash and wring it out, you’re still not getting rid of most of the germs. Washing dishes with a sponge, or with a dishrag or another tool which is not cleaned between uses, is like trying to get stains out of clothing with mud.

Handwashing Uses More Water

Even though a dishwasher uses roughly four to six gallons of water at once, it uses it efficiently. Assuming you only run your dishwasher when you have a full load, you’re likely cleaning eight or more place settings at once with those six gallons. By contrast, your kitchen faucet may produce a gallon of water or more per minute, so when you wash and rinse eight place settings by hand, you’ll almost always end up using more water.

 

If you’re relying on handwashing due to a broken dishwasher, call Expert Appliance Solutions in Elyria, OH, for dishwasher repair. This locally owned appliance service provides maintenance and installation for all large household appliances, including washers, dryers, ovens, refrigerators, and stove repair. Led by a manager with over 30 years of experience, they’ll handle your dishwasher repair quickly and effectively at a price you can afford. To schedule a visit, call (844) 423-9737 or contact them online.

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