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Paint palettes, brush holders, and plastic mixing trays? Dishwasher to the rescue.
🛠️ 15. Small Tool Parts
Plastic or metal hand tools, screwdriver handles, and pliers can get a clean-up too—just skip anything with wooden handles or electronics.
🧊 16. Fridge Shelves and Bins
Pull out those plastic drawers and glass shelves and give them a good wash.
🎮 17. Gaming Console Covers & Controller Grips
Some removable silicone or plastic pieces can handle a light dishwasher cycle—just dry well and keep electronics out!
🍯 18. Greasy Range Hood Filters
Pop in aluminum or steel filters to degrease with ease. Check your filter’s manual first!
🎒 19. Lunch Boxes and Plastic Containers
Hard-sided plastic or metal lunch containers? Yes. Fabric ones? Not so much.
🧴 20. Soap Dispensers and Pump Bottles
Give those sticky soap or lotion bottles a reset in the top rack—especially ones that sit in the bathroom!
⚠️ A Few Quick Rules:
- Top rack is safer for lightweight or plastic items.
- Avoid wooden, cast iron, or delicate items like fine china or anything with electronics.
- Use a mesh bag for small or loose pieces.
- Don’t overcrowd—everything needs space to get clean!
Final Thought: Let Your Dishwasher Do More!
Now that you know your dishwasher is basically a multitasking cleaning wizard, go ahead and put it to work. These 20 clever uses will help you save time and keep your home a little cleaner, with way less effort.
Have a surprising item you clean in the dishwasher? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to add it to the list! ✨🍽️
