Use a Dishwasher? Skip the Pre-Rinse
By Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
It used to be that dishwashers were considered a luxury. That’s changed . Dishwashers may use electricity, but they save so much water (and the energy used to heat it) compared to hand washing that they’re the home’s greenest convenience. But you can blow away all that extra efficiency by pre-rinsing. Modern dishwashers are designed to handle food reside. Just scrape the plates before you load — and don’t forget to take compostable waste out to your heap!
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