Loading dishes the right way can not only help your dishwasher clean better, but it can also save you the headache of having ...

With the widespread use of dishwashers, hand-washing dishes has become something of a lost art. But if you don’t have a ...

What is the science behind washing your dishes? Which method leaves dishes cleaner – and crucially – more germ-free: washing with hot or cold water? Richard and his wife Dian got in touch via ...

If you're someone who prefers to wash up by hand rather than using a dishwasher, you probably reach for the trusty sponge or scourer to scrub away food remnants from your dishes. However ...

However, dish soap is quite effective at washing germs and viruses off of your dishes too, says Joy Phillips, PhD, research assistant and professor of immunology at San Diego State University.

Additionally, using the dishwasher during off-peak hours can help save even more on electricity ... as most modern dishwashers are designed to clean dishes effectively without pre-rinsing.

Whether you’re fully reliant on hand washing in your household or typically supplement a nightly dishwasher run with a bit of good old-fashioned scrubbing, this oversized dish mat from Bellemain ...