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To consider two dishwashers?

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SugarAndSpike · 29/04/2023 09:14

Instead of a cutlery drawer/plate cupboard?

Not much thought has gone into this but why not have a dirty DW and a clean one, then I wouldn't have to put cutlery away?

Please talk me out of it before I do something stupid.

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RandomMess · 29/04/2023 15:08

I was gutted I couldn't fit 2 in our new house it's such an awkward shape.

They are just 2 cupboards that clean their contents!

getafringenotbotox · 29/04/2023 15:05

Fucking genuis. I wish I had the space for this

DancingWithTheMoonlitKnight · 29/04/2023 14:57

If I had the space I'd definitely have two.

Dampbedding · 29/04/2023 14:54

We have this, it's brilliant.

We have a little sign which hooks over the handle to show which is the clean one.

MereDintofPandiculation · 29/04/2023 14:49

Symposium · 29/04/2023 09:20

Can't see that actually working. You would have to use up everything from the clean one before starting again. You are bound to get in a muddle and someone will inevitably put dirty stuff on top of the clean when they can't remember which one they're supposed to use today.

If the dishwasher tablet flap is open, then it’s clean and emptying; if it’s closedwith a tablet inside,then it’s dirty and filling

FarmGirl78 · 29/04/2023 14:26

I saw this as a meme once, saying why not just get every cupboard in your kitchen replaced with a dishwasher, and now it's not so funny anymore 🙈

Nsky62 · 29/04/2023 13:27

Live on my own, on average 3 times a week, no apology here

DifficultBloodyWoman · 29/04/2023 13:27

You are describing my dream kitchen.

DH thinks it is over the top but one day, when I get to design my own kitchen, he will learn to appreciate my genius!

Createausername1970 · 29/04/2023 13:25

FinallyHere · 29/04/2023 13:12

I live on my own but yes I figured that if it was a genius idea then loads of people would be doing it.

If I still lived in my own, I would definitely do this.

No big drama if you do put something dirty in the clean. A quick run of one or the other machine and it's all sorted.

For me, this is obvious. We also have the washing machine in the bathroom, rather than the more typical kitchen.

No idea why others don't do this. Had lots of plumbers claim it was illegal Such nonsense.

It's not illegal, as such, but it is a legal requirement not to put a plug socket within about 10ft of a bath or shower. A lot of bathrooms a bit too small to allow this distance. But it is a really good idea.

CorporaINobbyNobbs · 29/04/2023 13:23

If I was building my dream house i totally would have two.

CorporaINobbyNobbs · 29/04/2023 13:23

Yes my sister used to have the double drawer one it was great. Didn’t take up much more room than a large single one. Could work for you as only you there?

Littlemissprosecco · 29/04/2023 13:22

I’ve had two in my kitchen for 10 years now. It is genius! Never get muddled, no time wasted unloading, always space to load everything after big dinner parties, Christmas etc…. It’s a no brainer

Paperbagsaremine · 29/04/2023 13:21

FinallyHere · 29/04/2023 13:12

I live on my own but yes I figured that if it was a genius idea then loads of people would be doing it.

If I still lived in my own, I would definitely do this.

No big drama if you do put something dirty in the clean. A quick run of one or the other machine and it's all sorted.

For me, this is obvious. We also have the washing machine in the bathroom, rather than the more typical kitchen.

No idea why others don't do this. Had lots of plumbers claim it was illegal Such nonsense.

I'm totally going to have 2 dw in the new kitchen, and I'm seriously considering moving the washing machine upstairs, possibly I to the ensuite (or maybe make a laundry room out of the boxroom which backs onto the ensuite?).

TheKeatingFive · 29/04/2023 13:18

I live on my own but yes I figured that if it was a genius idea then loads of people would be doing it.

I just figure we're ahead of the curve 🤷‍♀️

But space is an issue. Not everyone has the space for it, that's a big barrier.

FinallyHere · 29/04/2023 13:12

I live on my own but yes I figured that if it was a genius idea then loads of people would be doing it.

If I still lived in my own, I would definitely do this.

No big drama if you do put something dirty in the clean. A quick run of one or the other machine and it's all sorted.

For me, this is obvious. We also have the washing machine in the bathroom, rather than the more typical kitchen.

No idea why others don't do this. Had lots of plumbers claim it was illegal Such nonsense.

StripeyDeckchair · 29/04/2023 13:00

Family of 6 with 2 full size dishwashers.

Each one has a reversible sign.

  • I'm dirty. Please turn me on
  • I'm clean. Please empty me.

No excuse for the children to get it wrong

Firsttimecaller · 29/04/2023 13:00

SugarAndSpike · 29/04/2023 10:21

I live on my own but yes I figured that if it was a genius idea then loads of people would be doing it.

Can't have two dishwashers AND plate/cutlery storage as it's a small kitchen but maybe I'm back to the drawing board Grin

A good joiner could fit two 6place compacts in one cupboard, ideally in a tall cupboard buildt fir housing wall ovens. If you've got money you could get two small drawer style ones in a lower to see your back.
This is my dream!

AprillaCourt · 29/04/2023 12:52

This has been a thing for a good few years - a friend works for SieMatic & they describe double dishwashers as "cupboards that clean" 😀

You basically never put crockery & cutlery back in a drawer or cupboard, you take it fresh from one dishwasher, use it, & place it in the other.

TheKeatingFive · 29/04/2023 12:44

YES!!! We did it. I love it.

SeasonsBleatings · 29/04/2023 12:40

Also our eco cycle is 5 hours and we always generate extra dirty dishes during that time.

BigBundleOfFluff · 29/04/2023 12:34

100% yes, do it. When I redo my kitchen I will be doing this. Just makes so much sense.

MusicstillonMTV · 29/04/2023 12:33

midsomermurderess · 29/04/2023 12:25

This came up in a sit-com recently didn’t it? And is now finding life of a sort, periodically, on Mumsnet. Would two dishwashers not use up a lot of space in your kitchen? And people go on about the time it takes to unload one. I have a full-size one and can empty it while the kettle boils.

Yes it does take up space - we have a big kitchen so it's fine but I wouldn't have wanted it in a small place.

My least favourite thing about it is having to empty two at the same time sometimes

Brazilagogo · 29/04/2023 12:32

Could you fit two slimline with space for a 30cm cupboard with pullout drawers beside it?

SeasonsBleatings · 29/04/2023 12:27

I wanted this for my new kitchen (albeit at least one would have been full sized). DH and the builder openly laughed at me. I have ongoing regret that I didn't convince them.

midsomermurderess · 29/04/2023 12:25

This came up in a sit-com recently didn’t it? And is now finding life of a sort, periodically, on Mumsnet. Would two dishwashers not use up a lot of space in your kitchen? And people go on about the time it takes to unload one. I have a full-size one and can empty it while the kettle boils.