Experts reveal how to load your dishwasher this Christmas - and say the key is sticking a wash on BEFORE you sit down to eat your dinner

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Experts reveal how to load your dishwasher this Christmas - and say the key is sticking a wash on BEFORE you sit down to eat your dinner
Published: Dec, 22 2024 13:36

Loading the dishwasher is a chore that many people dread. And with so many pots, pans, plates and glasses used at Christmas, this task can be even more arduous over the festive period. Thankfully, help is at hand, as Which? has released a brand new guide on how to load your dishwasher this Christmas.

 [For your first dishwasher load, Which? recommends opting for an intensive programme]
Image Credit: Mail Online [For your first dishwasher load, Which? recommends opting for an intensive programme]

'While it's less work than hand-washing everything after Christmas dinner, loading the dishwasher is still a chore,' Which? said. 'But you can lighten the load by stacking your dishwasher efficiently.'. While it might sound laborious, the consumer champion advises sticking a wash on before you sit down to eat your dinner.

 [Once you've got the dirtiest pans and trays out of the way, it's time to tackle the plates, cutlery, gravy jugs, and glasses]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Once you've got the dirtiest pans and trays out of the way, it's time to tackle the plates, cutlery, gravy jugs, and glasses]

'Before you sit down to eat your Christmas feast, stick your dirtiest cooking dishes on an intensive wash (as long as they're dishwasher safe),' it said. 'This should get roasting trays and pans off the to-do list.'. Loading the dishwasher is a chore that many people dread. And with so many pots, pans, plates and glasses used at Christmas , this task can be even more arduous over the festive period (stock image).

 [For wine glasses and champagne flutes, Which? advises using a separate delicate wash programme - this will wash at a lower temperature and water pressure to better protect the glass]
Image Credit: Mail Online [For wine glasses and champagne flutes, Which? advises using a separate delicate wash programme - this will wash at a lower temperature and water pressure to better protect the glass]

Which? has summarised the best dishwashing strategy in four key steps - and says that planning is key. Firstly, Which? says you should prepare as much food in advance as possible to reduce the amount of washing up you'll need to do on Christmas Day itself.

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