Comments on: 22 Unexpected Things to Wash in the Dishwasher http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/ Create Your American Dream Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:10:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Kitchen Plumbing http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-43948 Kitchen Plumbing Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:51:23 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-43948 I've always used my dishwasher to clean my children’s toys which does a brilliant job. I never thought about most of these, especially soap dishes as I'm always cleaning mine. I’ve always used my dishwasher to clean my children’s toys which does a brilliant job. I never thought about most of these, especially soap dishes as I’m always cleaning mine.

]]> By: Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean (or Cook!) in Your Dishwasher « Broken Secrets http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-42455 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Clean (or Cook!) in Your Dishwasher « Broken Secrets Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:01:54 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-42455 [...] Real Simple, Home Ever After , The Bachelor [...] [...] Real Simple, Home Ever After , The Bachelor [...]

]]> By: Terry http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-39708 Terry Mon, 09 May 2011 14:42:46 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-39708 Great ideas! :) Especially your tooth brushes! Great ideas! :) Especially your tooth brushes!

]]> By: Michelle http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-35914 Michelle Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:10:50 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-35914 i clean ==> stove's tops, oven racks, pots & pans, any glass or china decorations, empty food jars (even the stickers can peel off ^_^ ) , surving trays, ... but i would NEVER EvER clean these in my dishwasher ==> shoes!, pet toys!, broom heads!, trash cans!, pet litter trays!!!!!!!(yuuuuuuk!!), ..... I caN'T even iMagine to clean these in SAME PLACE i clean my dishes that I EAT FROM !!!!!!!!! i clean ==> stove’s tops, oven racks, pots & pans, any glass or china decorations, empty food jars (even the stickers can peel off ^_^ ) , surving trays, …

but i would NEVER EvER clean these in my dishwasher ==> shoes!, pet toys!, broom heads!, trash cans!, pet litter trays!!!!!!!(yuuuuuuk!!), …..

I caN’T even iMagine to clean these in SAME PLACE i clean my dishes that I EAT FROM !!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-33348 Melissa Thu, 24 Feb 2011 21:41:23 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-33348 I love these ideas! I, too, am always looking for things I can wash in the d/w. I always wash my kitchen scrubbers and sponges, as well as stove top parts and glass light fixture covers. One thing that I find the dishwasher does especially well is clean candle holders (votives or crystal candle stick holders). The heat melts the little bits of wax that are left and the glass/crystal comes out shining. I love these ideas! I, too, am always looking for things I can wash in the d/w. I always wash my kitchen scrubbers and sponges, as well as stove top parts and glass light fixture covers. One thing that I find the dishwasher does especially well is clean candle holders (votives or crystal candle stick holders). The heat melts the little bits of wax that are left and the glass/crystal comes out shining.

]]> By: roachc420 http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-32970 roachc420 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:23:49 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-32970 I've washed my dish drainer in the dishwasher. It was an odd experience, but it got it cleaner than I could have done by hand! I’ve washed my dish drainer in the dishwasher. It was an odd experience, but it got it cleaner than I could have done by hand!

]]> By: Nifty Thrifty Me! http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-31371 Nifty Thrifty Me! Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:53:45 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-31371 I love it! Some I knew about (I wash my Croc's this way), some I didn't. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love it! Some I knew about (I wash my Croc’s this way), some I didn’t. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

]]> By: Jenn http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-28986 Jenn Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:19:31 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-28986 What about litter boxes and litter scoops? It sounds like it'd clean it but the thought of poop residue makes me hesitant. What about litter boxes and litter scoops? It sounds like it’d clean it but the thought of poop residue makes me hesitant.

]]> By: 10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Put in Your Apartment Dishwasher | Ashwood Park http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-26547 10 Things You Didn't Know You Could Put in Your Apartment Dishwasher | Ashwood Park Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:36:14 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-26547 [...] gambit of objects that you can actually wash in a dishwasher. DIY Life, Holy Kaw! on Alltop, and Home Ever After each put together amazing lists of unusual items you can wash in the dishwasher. Each offers up [...] [...] gambit of objects that you can actually wash in a dishwasher. DIY Life, Holy Kaw! on Alltop, and Home Ever After each put together amazing lists of unusual items you can wash in the dishwasher. Each offers up [...]

]]> By: B M http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25858 B M Sun, 21 Nov 2010 00:37:42 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25858 I put my bowling ball in the dishwasher to get the oil off and out of it from the lanes, First time I ever did it, when I opened my dishwasher it smelled like a ashtray. Thank goodness the smell didn't last long. Works great on the ball, make sure finger holes are facing down so they drain. I put my bowling ball in the dishwasher to get the oil off and out of it from the lanes, First time I ever did it, when I opened my dishwasher it smelled like a ashtray. Thank goodness the smell didn’t last long. Works great on the ball, make sure finger holes are facing down so they drain.

]]> By: Linda VanCouvering http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25855 Linda VanCouvering Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:02:57 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25855 I frequently cook fish on the top rack in the dishwasher while I'm doing a load of dishes. I double wrap and seal the fish in heavy duty foil after I've seasoned it (salsa, teriyaki sauce, oil, lemon and salt and pepper etc.) and the fish comes out perfectly steamed. The advantage of cooking fish this way is there are no lingering fish odors to deal with and no pan to clean. I frequently cook fish on the top rack in the dishwasher while I’m doing a load of dishes. I double wrap and seal the fish in heavy duty foil after I’ve seasoned it (salsa, teriyaki sauce, oil, lemon and salt and pepper etc.) and the fish comes out perfectly steamed. The advantage of cooking fish this way is there are no lingering fish odors to deal with and no pan to clean.

]]> By: Kim http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25854 Kim Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:39:23 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25854 I love all these ideas. BUT, don't forget about the glass spot remover liquid( I can't remember the name of it for the life of me) can that cause any issues with any of these suggestion???? Happy Turkey Day to Everyone!!! Kim I love all these ideas. BUT, don’t forget about the glass spot remover liquid( I can’t remember the name of it for the life of me) can that cause any issues with any of these suggestion???? Happy Turkey Day to Everyone!!! Kim

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25851 Cheryl Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:15:59 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25851 @Lissa....Remind me to never eat at your house. LOL @Lissa….Remind me to never eat at your house. LOL

]]> By: kmengis http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25849 kmengis Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:47:53 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25849 I have always cleaned stuff in my dishwasher, Barbie dolls even. I haven't tried shoes tho', I'll be trying that tomorrow. What I cannot clean in the dishwasher; big toys, toys with batteries, anything with an on-off switch, I use my handy steamer. I have the over-the-shoulder type. I restore outside plastic toys to sparkling shinning new. I use it on everything I take to consignment because everything looks new and it is 99% disinfected, with water/steam NOT chemicals. I use the steamer on all my deep cleaning house-hold chores. I even use it on moldings and cabinets in my kitchen and bath. you have to be careful not to take the finish off. ANYTHING that has creases and tiny corners can be cleaned with a steamer. I couldn't detail the inside of my car without it. The carpet inside and in the car.too (spots!!!) Have fun!! I have always cleaned stuff in my dishwasher, Barbie dolls even. I haven’t tried shoes tho’, I’ll be trying that tomorrow. What I cannot clean in the dishwasher; big toys, toys with batteries, anything with an on-off switch, I use my handy steamer. I have the over-the-shoulder type. I restore outside plastic toys to sparkling shinning new. I use it on everything I take to consignment because everything looks new and it is 99% disinfected, with water/steam NOT chemicals. I use the steamer on all my deep cleaning house-hold chores. I even use it on moldings and cabinets in my kitchen and bath. you have to be careful not to take the finish off. ANYTHING that has creases and tiny corners can be cleaned with a steamer. I couldn’t detail the inside of my car without it. The carpet inside and in the car.too (spots!!!) Have fun!!

]]> By: Katherine http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-25674 Katherine Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:27:16 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-25674 What a great post! I'll be featuring some of these tips (with a link back here, of course!) in a blog for an apartment complex. The blog will post next week, so please check there and read the article, or leave tips for the users.! We'd really love your feedback. http://blog.ashwoodparkcamapts.com/ Thanks again! -Ashwood Park Apartments What a great post! I’ll be featuring some of these tips (with a link back here, of course!) in a blog for an apartment complex. The blog will post next week, so please check there and read the article, or leave tips for the users.! We’d really love your feedback. http://blog.ashwoodparkcamapts.com/ Thanks again!

-Ashwood Park Apartments

]]> By: Danelle Ice - Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-13668 Danelle Ice - Home Ever After Tue, 18 May 2010 22:18:55 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-13668 @Lissa: This is true. If your dishwasher has a "sanitize" setting, that is the best setting to use to insure the water temperature gets high enough to kill bacteria. However, you should know that the material of some adult toy items (such as cyberskin) is too delicate and will likely be ruined after one pass through the dishwasher. Firmer materials such as jelly, plastic or rubber will fare better in the top rack of your dishwasher. Good luck! Danelle @Lissa: This is true. If your dishwasher has a “sanitize” setting, that is the best setting to use to insure the water temperature gets high enough to kill bacteria. However, you should know that the material of some adult toy items (such as cyberskin) is too delicate and will likely be ruined after one pass through the dishwasher. Firmer materials such as jelly, plastic or rubber will fare better in the top rack of your dishwasher. Good luck!

Danelle

]]> By: Lissa http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-13666 Lissa Tue, 18 May 2010 22:09:05 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-13666 To put this in the politest way possible intimate pleasure items can also be put on the top rack of the dishwasher (as long as there is no electronics or that part can be removed) this is actually the recommended way to wash personal pleasure items To put this in the politest way possible intimate pleasure items can also be put on the top rack of the dishwasher (as long as there is no electronics or that part can be removed) this is actually the recommended way to wash personal pleasure items

]]> By: Cari http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-9041 Cari Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:40:51 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-9041 I got my first dishwasher a little over a year ago and still smile happily every time I turn it on! I have a plastic basket from Munchkin I got at Target in the baby feeding aisle for sippy valves and small plastic things. I've never had a problem with anything melting. I do wash the toothbrushes and sponges. I wash the sponges every few days and they hold up fine. Toothbrushes we just have 2 sets so while one is down stairs getting clean the other set is ready to go. I got my first dishwasher a little over a year ago and still smile happily every time I turn it on! I have a plastic basket from Munchkin I got at Target in the baby feeding aisle for sippy valves and small plastic things. I’ve never had a problem with anything melting. I do wash the toothbrushes and sponges. I wash the sponges every few days and they hold up fine. Toothbrushes we just have 2 sets so while one is down stairs getting clean the other set is ready to go.

]]> By: Admin - Danelle Ice http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-8223 Admin - Danelle Ice Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:21:52 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-8223 @Eve: Great job on tackling those cleaning projects! Now you'll have a head start for your spring cleaning, at least. Glad to hear your fan got cleaned, one way or another! Danelle @Eve: Great job on tackling those cleaning projects! Now you’ll have a head start for your spring cleaning, at least. Glad to hear your fan got cleaned, one way or another!

Danelle

]]> By: eve http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-7994 eve Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:02:07 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-7994 I just asked my DH if he could take my ceiling fan blades down for me, so I could wash them in the dishwasher. Apparenly they are hard to get down because my DH just said he would rather wash them himself than take them down. Hey,,LOL..that works for me. : ) I just asked my DH if he could take my ceiling fan blades down for me, so I could wash them in the dishwasher. Apparenly they are hard to get down because my DH just said he would rather wash them himself than take them down. Hey,,LOL..that works for me. : )

]]> By: KTK 98.5 » Dishwasher: It’s not just for dishes anymore http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-4653 KTK 98.5 » Dishwasher: It’s not just for dishes anymore Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:19:17 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-4653 [...] 22 Things you can clean in your dishwasher (besides dishes) [...] [...] 22 Things you can clean in your dishwasher (besides dishes) [...]

]]> By: 22 Unexpected Things to Wash in the Dishwasher | brooms http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-3231 22 Unexpected Things to Wash in the Dishwasher | brooms Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:31:13 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-3231 [...] is the original post: 22 Unexpected Things to Wash in the Dishwasher Categories: Plastic Brooms Tags: germs, how-to-article, kiss-the-germs, rack-placement, [...] [...] is the original post: 22 Unexpected Things to Wash in the Dishwasher Categories: Plastic Brooms Tags: germs, how-to-article, kiss-the-germs, rack-placement, [...]

]]> By: banteringblonde http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-1053 banteringblonde Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:38:56 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1053 hmmm never thought about washing my brushes! Wow - washing baked potatoes in the dishwasher is brilliant - I'm so lazy I'm surprised I never thought of that! hmmm never thought about washing my brushes! Wow – washing baked potatoes in the dishwasher is brilliant – I’m so lazy I’m surprised I never thought of that!

]]> By: Kristin http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-1052 Kristin Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:24:47 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1052 This past saturday, my SO's family had a get-together for their large extended family. They served baked potatoes that they pre-washed in the dishwasher! I was shocked... but they sure were clean! : ) (They didn't taste different at all, either.) This past saturday, my SO’s family had a get-together for their large extended family. They served baked potatoes that they pre-washed in the dishwasher! I was shocked… but they sure were clean! : ) (They didn’t taste different at all, either.)

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-/#comment-1050 Home Ever After Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:58:16 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1050 @Make Money: While there is the possibility that a plastic toy might not be dishwasher safe, I've never had one melt or get ruined from washing in the dishwasher (which I do frequently to sanitize for my toddler). We're not talking about electronic or batter operated toys- just plain plastic baby and toddler toys (blocks, little people, etc.). Use caution when trying out a new toy, but mostly you should be fine. Barbi @Make Money: While there is the possibility that a plastic toy might not be dishwasher safe, I’ve never had one melt or get ruined from washing in the dishwasher (which I do frequently to sanitize for my toddler). We’re not talking about electronic or batter operated toys- just plain plastic baby and toddler toys (blocks, little people, etc.). Use caution when trying out a new toy, but mostly you should be fine.

Barbi

]]> By: Alternate Uses for My Dishwasher « Small Town ~ Simple Home http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-1051 Alternate Uses for My Dishwasher « Small Town ~ Simple Home Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:21:14 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1051 [...] to Comments I had just told you all about how I don’t like dishwashers when I ran across this article at Homemaker [...] [...] to Comments I had just told you all about how I don’t like dishwashers when I ran across this article at Homemaker [...]

]]> By: Make Money Online http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-1049 Make Money Online Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:00:21 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1049 Wouldn't it ruin the plastic toys? I dont advise to put any of these in the dishwasher. Wouldn’t it ruin the plastic toys? I dont advise to put any of these in the dishwasher.

]]> By: Msslaydbug http://www.homeeverafter.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/comment-page-1/#comment-1048 Msslaydbug Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:26:29 +0000 http://www.homemakerbarbi.com/22-unexpected-things-to-wash-in-the-dishwasher/#comment-1048 This is a wonderful article ! Thanks for sharing it. Some of these items I never would have thought about !! This is a wonderful article ! Thanks for sharing it. Some of these items I never would have thought about !!

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