20 Dishwasher Hacks that Can Help You Save Time, Money, and Energy!

5. Washing and softening potatoes

With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it’s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here’s a neat, easy-to-follow trick. Stick all of your spuds inside of the dishwasher. Use heated water to rinse and soften the potatoes slightly. This will allow them to cook more quickly when you boil them on the stove.