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We tapped cleaning experts to find out which household items can go in your dishwasherhere’s what they said.

Turns out, your dishwasher is the perfect partner in crime for such a mission.

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Also, be mindful that there are heating elements at the bottom of your machine.

Start with cleaning the drain.

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“This will increase the dishwasher’s cleaning efficiency and prevent future damage.”

Ready to get started?

Here are 18 items it’s possible for you to clean in your dishwasher posthaste.

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Surprising Things you’re able to Put in Your Dishwasher

1.

“Silicone mitts are safe in the dishwasher,” says Berry.

“Place them on the top rack and put them through a regular wash cycle.”

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Pop them into a mesh bag and place them on the top shelf before your next cycle.

“you might easily knock out this chore during a regular cycle with your dishes,” says Berry.

However, scrub brushes with wooden handles still need to be disinfected by hand.

(Your toothbrush and toothbrush heads can also be disinfected this way, according toMolly Maid.)

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Instead, air-dry your caps anywhere you’ve got the option to find strong air circulation.

Clip them to the rack to help them stay put, then put them through a regular wash cycle.

(“Never place anything made from leather in your dishwasher,” adds Berry.)

Keys

Keys are one of the dirtiest things we carry around.

(Just double-check to take any electronic keys off the keyring first.)

To keep rust at bay, thoroughly dry your tools post-wash.

18.

Golf Balls

Yes, really.

“Put them in a mesh bag and place them on the bottom rack,” says Bedwyr.

“you could then run your dishwasher on whatever setting you want.”

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