5 Things You Can Clean in Your Dishwasher (That Aren't Dishes)
Using the machine is more efficient than hand washing, especially if you run full loads. So, next time you've got some room, consider tossing in one of these extras...
By Lynn Andriani
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The Beloved Companion of Children and Pets
Toddlers often love their toys so much that they happily gnaw on them, but research shows infection-causing bacteria can live on plastic dump trucks and tea sets for
surprisingly long periods of time. Small toys that don't have batteries can usually go in the dishwasher, says home-keeping blogger Becky Rapinchuk of
Clean Mama who authored
The Organically Clean Home.
A lidded basket can keep small parts from getting lost. (You can throw most dog toys in, too, as long as they are plastic.)
Published 01/26/2015
