Crafts & DIY
Things Your Dishwasher Can Clean
I never knew this! Do you know of anything else your dishwasher is great for cleaning?
D.G. Sciortino
09.28.17

Most people who have lived without a dishwasher are so thankful when they finally do have a dishwasher. It saves you tons of time and prevents your dishes from piling up in the sink.

But there are actually even more reasons to be thankful for your dishwasher as there are lots of uses for it that don’t involve washing dishes.

Light Fixtures

Glass light fixtures can be cleaned up really well in the dishwasher. Just make sure the glass is sturdy and to skip the heat dry cycle.

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Trendir

Sports Gear

Sports gear that can’t fit or can’t be cleaned in the washing machine can go right into the dishwasher, including knee pads, shin guards, and mouth guards.

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Campy Only!

Hair Tools and Accessories

With all the stuff you put in your hair, your brushes, headbands, and combs can get really dirty. You can easily clean them in your dishwasher. Just be sure to remove excess hair first and leave out items with natural bristles and wooden handles.

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Lifehacker

Sanitize Your Toothbrush

If you are getting over being sick and want to sanitize your toothbrush, you can toss it right in the dishwasher.

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Makes and Takes

Baseball Hats

Use a rubber band to keep your hats in place on the top rack and run the dishwasher.

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Andy's Diner

Shine Your Hubcaps

Your hubcaps will be cleaner than you’ve ever seen them if you run them through the dishwasher with a cup of vinegar.

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Eldorado Seville

Pet Toys

Most pet toys, aside from rope toys and hides, are dishwasher safe.

McNamara's Pit Bull Kennels
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McNamara's Pit Bull Kennels

Canvas Sneakers, Flip Flops, Rubber Boots

Just make sure you remove the liners and run the dishwasher again on empty after you run the shoes.

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Brady Lou: Project Guru

Cleaning Supplies

You can put vacuum attachments, dust pans, broom heads and floor brushes into your dishwasher too. Just remove all of the excess dirt and hair first and skip the dry cycle.

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E Spares

Cook Vegetables

If you place vegetables in a mason jar or wrap things like potatoes or yams in foil, you can cook them in your dishwasher.

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Shape

Plastic Toys

Actions figures, blocks and other plastic toys can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. If they are tiny, it’s best to put your items in a mesh bag and place them in the top rack.

Brady Lou: The Project Guru
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Brady Lou: The Project Guru

Poach Salmon

Wrap some salmon in foil and let it poach in your dishwasher.

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Mental Floss

Fan Grilles and Vent Covers

These can get pretty dirty and be hard to clean. But not if you put them in the dishwasher. This is for plastic and aluminum only.

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Pinterest

Dish Sponges and Towels

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Health Skillet

The hot temperature of your dishwasher can easily sanitize your dish towels and sponges.

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