Things you wash in the dishwasher

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Recently I've become the proud new owner of a dishwasher.

I'm after suggestions of things you use it for - so far, I've put glass candle lanterns in (there's no wax on them), and my oven racks to rid of the loose bits before I scrub them. Anything else it's good for?

I put washing up sponges in it, seems like a good way to clean them.
@changedmynameforChristmas I might try putting the ironware in, did it get scratched at all?
@SingleHandSue I might do that with the fan filters, cleaned one and it took ages so this could save a lot of time.

I would not put any toilet stuff in there, I have read (probably on here) about someone putting a kids toilet seat in the dishwasher (not envy!)

Vases

Plastic toys that have been handled and sucked before bagging them up to pass on.

Waste and trap from under the sink.

Chrome taps.

Fan filter. That’s about it.

I’d never put the cat’s bowl in it. I’d never put anything from the bathroom in it, surely the person who says they put the toilet brush in there cannot be serious!

I did read about someone who put the toilet seat in the dishwasher, not sure if they were joking (I hope they were...)

How many separate kitchen sinks do you have, then?

I love my dishwasher. I've put little plastic stools in mine.

However, there are lots of things that claim to be dishwasher safe that aren't. Eg non stick baking trays and non stick frying pans. But other similar things are fine

What's this about poached salmon?

@changedmynameforChristmas

Toilet brush?????

Your kidding!!!!! Right?

At nursery, we use to put a hell of alot of toys / equipment through the dishwasher during a deep clean.
Was so much quicker and easier

Dishwasher salmon is a real thing. Lots of recipes online haven't tried it myself..

As for toilet brushes

I am also a new dishwasher owner! It came with the house. Following with interest. Can you stick a plastic hairbrush (tangle teezer) in it or will it ruin it?

Another new dishwasher owner here. Just had mine fitted today, I'm soooo excited to try it out tomorrow. First time I've ever had one!

just remember Dishwasher SAFE really means it won't damage your dishwasher but the item may be damaged/altered in some way, eg glasses go cloudy, non-stick can come off, cutlery can get rust spots, knives can blunt.

soft boiled eggs cook in a sealed kilner jar with water for about 30 mins on intensive

Compost caddy, soap dishes, pet bowls, toothbrush holder.

This always gets competitively gross, though. Butt plugs are bound to get a mention eventually.

I also only put half a washing tab in my machine. I live in a fairly softwater area and half a tab gets everything just as clean as a whole tab at half the cost.

Aldi cheap dishwasher tabs are good.
Don't fiddle with the flap just lob it in cutlery dispenser.

I'd second using it to clean the fridge - game changer for me as I hate struggling with the unwieldy bits in the sink - means it's easy to include a fridge clean in my Thursday half hour TOMM kitchen clean too.

Cleaning the fridge
Bins
I have put pet bowls in too

Mooncup ...

Washing up brush/sponge/cloth. Dish drainer. Toothbrush holders.

I like the washing machine drawer idea, might try that.

Toilet brushes and crocs🤮

Mooncup also🤮

Pet bowls yes

To be honest, mines on 2-3 times a day so don’t have anytime to put mire in

Make up brushes and eyelash curlers (after I remove the rubber bit)

Toothbrushes

Fab for sex toys, dildos come out super clean.