A man loads the top rack of a dishwasher. Top racks are best suited for items that are more sensitive to heat. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images) The science is in.

And how to make it work for you. There’s something about a dishwasher that stirs up controversies and conundrums, which is intriguing for such an unassuming kitchen appliance. You’ve probably been ...

Most of us are in the habit of rinsing our dishes before stacking them in the dishwasher. Aside from saving time and water, there’s another reason to skip the rinse: it could actually keep your dishes ...

I don’t know about your household, but mine faces the same debate on repeat: should you rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, or not? I’d always thought both sides made a valid ...

Not every home has access to a dishwasher, but for those that do, all the fuss of washing up yourself is a thing of the past - as the appliance makes keeping plates clean an absolute breeze. But did ...

For those with a dishwasher, the question of whether or not you should pre-rinse dishes before adding them to the dishwasher has been hotly debated for ages. Finally, we have a definitive answer on ...

I always pre-rinse my dishes. While I’m no nutcase—I don’t actually wash them before placing them in the dishwasher racks—leaving the remains of a runny egg, clingy sauce, or (gasp) oatmeal on my ...

It’s a question as old as time itself: Do we need to pre-rinse our dishes before we put them in the dishwasher? Surely many a marriage has ended because spouses have not been able to agree, so we — ...