Many people have a specific way they load their dishwasher—but the silverware basket often sparks the biggest debate. Some have turned to social media to proclaim that loading the silverware basket by ...

GE Appliances concurs, suggesting that forks and knives be loaded with handles up in order to protect your hands when you collect them to put them away. Spoons, however, can be placed with handles ...

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It's a debate as old as time. (Or at least dishwashers.) Do you put your utensils up or down when loading the dishwasher? Here's the straight up answer. No doubt about it, there are definitely two ...

OWNING a dishwasher is supposed to make life easier, but the machines require maintenance to work properly – and to keep from stinking up your kitchen. If your kitchen smells like stale dishwater or ...

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We asked food safety and dishwasher experts to settle this household debate. How to load the dishwasher is one of the most hotly contested household chores, especially when it comes to the debate over ...