Rinse plates first? This is why they should go straight into the dishwasher
Do you hate loading the dishwasher, especially having to rinse the plates first? Then we have good news. Because from now on, you no longer need to rinse those plates—and here’s why.
I’ve never understood why you would rinse everything clean before putting it in the dishwasher. Isn’t that exactly the whole point of having a dishwasher? Well, it turns out you don’t need to rinse dirty dishes beforehand at all.
Rinse plates first? Pointless
Because if you do, the dishwasher can’t do its job. Dishwasher detergent contains enzymes that attach themselves to food residue. So if you rinse your plate first, there’s little left for the enzymes to do, and they’ll simply disappear down the drain without actually cleaning anything.
One less chore
Moreover, a study conducted by Consumer Reports shows that dishes rinsed beforehand don’t get any cleaner than dishes placed straight into the machine. So next time, you can simply leave those dollops of mayo and pasta sauce on your plate. That’s one less chore, after all.
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