Is dishwashing better than handwashing the dishes

Let’s settle this age-old debate once and for all.

What a wretched sight is a sink full of dirty dishes. So, you have a virtual meeting in an hour, and you cannot just leave the sink full of dirty dishes or the miserable feeling you have when the pile of dirty dishes just never ends, no matter how many you have washed. And when you contemplate getting a dishwasher, you are made guilty by your friends and elders by saying that it is a wastage of money, water, electricity and detergent. So, what is the solution? Let’s end your dilemma but pointing out the advantages of dishwasher over handwashing.

  1. Dishwashers are hygienic
Contrary to what most people believe, dishwashers are very hygienic. Most dishwashers come with a high-temperature cleaning setting. With such a cleaning mode, your dishes and utensils are washed in hot water and are germ and bacteria-free.
  1. Dishwashers are time-saving
Dishwashers are also known for being time-saving. Many dishwashers also come with a wash cycle of just 15 minutes. So, if you are in a rush, just load the dishwasher and voila! You are sorted.
  1. Dishwasher use less dishwashing detergent
If you compare to handwashing, dishwashers use lesser detergent. It means that they are economical too. You have no control over the amount of detergent you use in handwashing, but in a dishwasher, you could add the prescribed amount of detergent.
  1. Better washing than hand washing
We all know how tedious it is to scrub various pots and pans filled with oil and grime. But modern dishwashers come with many wash programs using efficient detergent, steam and hot water. It gives us not only hygienic but clean and flawless dishes.
  1. Dishwashers saves water wastage
Experts believe that, on average, 75 litres of water goes to the drain while handwashing the dishes. On the other hand, dishwashers use much less amount of water to clean a lot of dishes. Most of the modern dishwashers come with an eco-wash setting, so converse water, go for dishwasher.
  1. Dishwashing sponge is the breeding ground for bacteria and germs
You are mostly very vigilant about hygiene and cleanliness. But do you know the dirtiest thing in your kitchen right now is your dishwashing sponge which you often use to clean your utensils? It is a breeding ground for all the bacteria and virus. So, opt for a dishwasher for touchless and sponge less cleaning.

As you can see, the advantages of dishwashing are way higher than the disadvantages. So, it’s time to upgrade and get a dishwasher!