OZ Mornings wonders what people put in their dishwashers besides dishes

Where would we be without dishwashers? Probably standing at the sink washing plates, cups, and bowls by hand because someone has to do it. Maybe at the store buying paper plates. In any case, they save us a lot of trouble and some people get even more use out of them by washing things in them besides dishes. Yes, that is allowed and some would even consider it a crafty use of a home appliance. Pots and pans in the dishwasher are pretty common. What about when you are doing some painting and want to freshen up the outlet and light switch covers to go along with your remodeled room? Those are dishwasher safe. Sick of imagining the invisible grime on your kid’s toys? Many of them are dishwasher safe as well.

And that is just the tip of the iceberg, according to OZFM listeners. People weighed in, espousing the multifaceted usefulness of dishwashers, like one texter who said that they use the dishwasher to ensure their beauty supplies are clean and sanitary about once a month. Juanita mentioned vases or ornaments on the OZFM Facebook page, Jacqui says her husband cleans his baseball hats in the dishwasher, and Mary mentioned the straps of her Apple watch. It does have limits though, as one commenter said his wife told him not to clean car parts in the dishwasher again. There has to be a story behind that one.

Dishwashers: far more versatile than once thought. Can you think of other dishwasher safe things that may not be actual dishes? Weigh in at @947OZFM on socials or call/text 709-576-6936!