stash your plasticware (and dishwasher)!
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The internet is ablaze with debates on the right way to load a dishwasher.
Shouldsilverware face up or down?
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Do you need torinse dishes first, or is that a waste of time?
Should you squeeze everything in or leave a little room?
in your childhood, you already have a preview of what happens when plastic meets heat.
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Most dishwashers have an exposed heating element at the bottom, designed to heat water and dry the dishes.
If plastic falls there, it can melt or warp.
Plus, the surfaces of various plastic items are often rough enough to hold onto residual water.
