Things you would never say is dishwasher safe

With the permission of the astronauts, the true great step for humanity was not the landing on the Moon but the invention of the washing machine and dishwasher. Anyone who has ever had to hand wash clothes or do it daily with dishes knows what I'm talking about. But, in addition, the dishwasher can be used to clean and disinfect much more than just dishes and kitchen utensils. Look look…

Plastic toys

The toys of the little ones at home are usually a magnet for germs that they put in their mouths to a minimum. The good news is that most plastic blocks, bathtub toys, rattles, and teethers can be washed and sanitized in the dishwasher. According to experts, it is best to do it once a month. But yes, before putting it in, read the label to make sure it is dishwasher safe.

Bathroom utensils

Another of the black spots where dirt accumulates are bathroom utensils: soap dishes, soap dispensers, toothbrush canisters, small garbage containers … If they are ceramic or hard plastic, you can put them without problem in the dishwasher. Keep in mind that the toothbrush cup is considered one of the dirtiest places in the house and one of the things that experts recommend removing from the bathroom immediately because it can even accumulate fecal remains …

Plastic brushes and combs

Just like bathroom utensils, you can also put plastic combs and brushes in the dishwasher (those made of wood and those with hair bristles, don't even think about it). Oil on the scalp and other hair care products build up and attract germs. Remove the remains of hair so they do not clog the filter and put them in the cutlery bucket.

Vacuum Cleaner Accessories

Of course we are not referring to the device itself, but to the tubes and removable plastic parts that are added to reach nooks or the different brushes. Before putting them in the dishwasher, make sure there are no traces of hair. And if you want to give it a disinfection bonus, you can add a glass of vinegar to the washing cycle, one of the homemade cleaning products that clean and disinfect without contaminating.

Gas hob burners and grates

In addition to submerging the burners and grates from time to time in hot water with vinegar and rubbing them with bicarbonate, it is also very good to wash them periodically in the dishwasher to have the gas hob as new. You can put the smallest parts in the cutlery compartment or where you put the coffee cups and saucers.

Oven racks and plates

Just as you can clean the gas hob and grates in the dishwasher, you can also do it with the oven grates and plates. A good idea is to soak them in hot dishwasher water to loosen the dirt, then put them in the dishwasher.

Extractor hood filters

Don't forget that you can also wash the metal grids of the extractor hood filters. Put them on one of the large trays and make sure you turn on the hottest program to remove any accumulated grime. Discover more tricks to clean the cooker hood, oven and hob.

Shelves and drawers in the fridge

Most of the shelves and drawers in the fridge are dishwasher safe. Keep in mind that a single square centimeter of a refrigerator drawer can contain up to 8,000 bacteria. And since they are very bulky, the dishwasher is ideal. However, to avoid sudden temperature contrasts, keep them out of the fridge for a while before putting them in the dishwasher at high temperature. And if you are interested in how to organize the fridge, find out here.

Small trash cans

Although it is one of the containers we use the most to get rid of dirt, we hardly ever remember to clean it. Disinfecting it regularly is key to keeping it germ-free. And the excuse that it is covered with a garbage bag is not worth it. Take advantage of the dishwasher to wash the small plastic buckets that are usually put for recycling, or in the bathroom or study.

Scourers

According to some research, a scrubber can contain 400 times more bacteria than a toilet, and some even the dreaded salmonella. And it is that we often forget to clean them, which is one of the classic cleaning mistakes that we make according to experts, as well as using the same rags and utensils for everything. Washing them on a high heat in the dishwasher can help kill a lot of those bacteria.

Pet toys and feeders

Yes Yes. In the same way that babies 'plastic toys can be washed, so can your pets' rubber toys, as well as their dishes and utensils for eating and drinking. You can do it with the rest of your dishes or, if it gives you something, do it in a separate wash.