![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/1.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s a neat trick you can do before your party guests get here. Your dishwasher can steam shrimp without the risk of overcooking them. To get started, you only need a plastic container. Place the shrimp inside of the airtight plastic container and turn on the rinse function in your dishwasher. After the cycle is complete, you should have a batch of perfectly steamed shrimp ready for a cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2. Washing sweat caps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/2.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you look at the tags on your baseball caps, the manufacturer recommends sticking them in the washing machine. The problem is that the agitator can be far too aggressive for the cap\u2019s brim. So, if you want to remove years of sweat from your caps, just toss them in the dishwasher. You can use soap if you want, but you might need to run multiple rinse cycles to get it out of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
3. Washing fruits and vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/3.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re prepping for a party and need to clean a bulk batch of fruits and veg, forget about rinsing them in the sink one at a time. Instead, you can pop all of your produce inside of the washing machine and running the rinse cycle. Make sure you don\u2019t use heated water to clean your vegetables since this can accelerate wilting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Removing dirt from sneakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/4.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA lot of us would rather walk around in funky sneakers rather than spend the 10 minutes it takes to wash them. If you have an aversion to hand-washing your sneakers, just stick them in the dishwasher. Make sure to remove the laces and place them in a separate compartment in your dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Washing and softening potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/5.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it\u2019s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Ripen avocadoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/6.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/7.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/8.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/10.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/11.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/13.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/14.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/15.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/16.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/17.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/18.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/19.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/20.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you look at the tags on your baseball caps, the manufacturer recommends sticking them in the washing machine. The problem is that the agitator can be far too aggressive for the cap\u2019s brim. So, if you want to remove years of sweat from your caps, just toss them in the dishwasher. You can use soap if you want, but you might need to run multiple rinse cycles to get it out of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
3. Washing fruits and vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re prepping for a party and need to clean a bulk batch of fruits and veg, forget about rinsing them in the sink one at a time. Instead, you can pop all of your produce inside of the washing machine and running the rinse cycle. Make sure you don\u2019t use heated water to clean your vegetables since this can accelerate wilting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Removing dirt from sneakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA lot of us would rather walk around in funky sneakers rather than spend the 10 minutes it takes to wash them. If you have an aversion to hand-washing your sneakers, just stick them in the dishwasher. Make sure to remove the laces and place them in a separate compartment in your dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Washing and softening potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it\u2019s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Ripen avocadoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re prepping for a party and need to clean a bulk batch of fruits and veg, forget about rinsing them in the sink one at a time. Instead, you can pop all of your produce inside of the washing machine and running the rinse cycle. Make sure you don\u2019t use heated water to clean your vegetables since this can accelerate wilting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
4. Removing dirt from sneakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA lot of us would rather walk around in funky sneakers rather than spend the 10 minutes it takes to wash them. If you have an aversion to hand-washing your sneakers, just stick them in the dishwasher. Make sure to remove the laces and place them in a separate compartment in your dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Washing and softening potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it\u2019s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Ripen avocadoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nA lot of us would rather walk around in funky sneakers rather than spend the 10 minutes it takes to wash them. If you have an aversion to hand-washing your sneakers, just stick them in the dishwasher. Make sure to remove the laces and place them in a separate compartment in your dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
5. Washing and softening potatoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it\u2019s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Ripen avocadoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With Thanksgiving and Christmas not far off, it\u2019s time to think of efficient ways to prepare mounds of mashed potatoes. Here\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
6. Ripen avocadoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAvocadoes are one of the most stubborn fruits on the planet. One day, they can be as solid as a rock. The next, they\u2019re on the verge of going bad. So, if you want to enjoy avocadoes now without waiting, just pop every \u2018cado in the dishwasher and use the rinsing feature with hot water. One or two cycles is all it takes to enjoy your smushy avocado on toast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
7. De-funking sponges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that sponges are the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria? The porous material combined with perpetual moistness invites these organisms to a microscopic party that we cannot interrupt. That is, unless you throw your sponges in the dishwasher and turn on the heat. Even though the heat can somewhat ruin the integrity of the sponge, it\u2019s a lot better than the alternative (transferring bacteria to your plates and dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
8. Saving water: wash your dishes then dry them in the dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s something you should know about dishwashers. They use quite a bit of electricity and water. Running them frequently can mean spiking your utility bills. However, you can save a lot by resorting to hand-washing your dishes and leaving them in the dishwasher to dry. Don\u2019t turn it on, just let gravity pull water away from your dishes until they\u2019re bone-dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
9. Sanitizing toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nKeeping your children\u2019s or pet\u2019s toys clean is a full-time job. After every minute of playing, their drool gets on the toy, and it only ends up collecting dust and debris from the carpet. To sanitize toys without going over them one by one, just throw them in the dishwasher. Leave them on the top rack and let the heated water do its job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
10. Washing and sanitizing combs and brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe same applies to combs and brushes. Getting rid of dandruff or other hair and skin particles from brushes requires more time than anyone likes just to pick off the dirty remnants. Instead of wasting an hour on cleaning your brushes, remove any stray strands of hair and place them in the dishwasher. You might not want to do this with a delicate-bristled brush since there\u2019s no telling whether heat will warp or wrinkle the bristles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
11. Defrosting a chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original hack is cooking a chicken in a dishwasher. We tried it, it didn\u2019t work. However, what does work is defrosting a chicken, turkey, or piece of mean in the dishwasher. This process is somewhat similar to sous vide. However, instead of submerging the poultry, you\u2019re just keeping it in a heated environment for 30 minutes or more. Plus, the heat will tenderize the meat, so there\u2019s less cooking you need to do afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
12. Sanitizing toothbrushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDid you know that microscopic fecal matter can get on the bristles of our toothbrushes? Granted, microscopic fecal matter can be found anywhere, but it\u2019s particularly bad in the bathroom. To get rid of the pathogens, just throw your toothbrush inside of the dishwasher and turn it on. If you have an electric toothbrush, just sanitize the brush attachment in the dishwasher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
13. Warming plates before a dinner party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNobody likes eating dinner on a cold plate. The hard work we put into keeping the dish warm will be for naught if we place it on a frigid plate before serving. To overcome this dinner-party conundrum, turn on the rinse cycle a couple of hours before your dinner guests arrive. Leave the dishwasher\u2019s door closed until you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
14. Getting warm water faster: run the faucet before turning on your dishwasher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDuring winter, it can be hard to get warm or hot water flowing freely through our home\u2019s pipes. This means the first couple of minutes of a dishwashing cycle will actually splash cold water on your plates until your water heater has kicked in fully. To avoid this, simply run a faucet and wait until warm water comes gushing out. After that, it\u2019s safe to run your dishwasher for squeaky-clean plates and glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15. Rinsing your keyboards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOur computer keyboards are some of the filthiest things in our homes. Seriously, how often do we wash our keyboards, if ever? Once again, we can rely on our dishwashers to do the dirty work for us. Just unplug your keyboard, remove the batteries if it\u2019s a Bluetooth model, and pop it in the dishwasher. However, wait until the keyboard is thoroughly dry before trying to turn it back on. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be in for a costly, unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
16. Steaming vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThey say we should eat more vegetables. A healthy way to prepare vegetables is by lightly steaming them. This preserves the nutrients while also removing most of the raw crunch. If you don\u2019t feel like prepping a water bath, you can place your vegetables in a glass jar and pop it in the dishwasher. Best of all, you can prepare a healthy steamed-veg snack while you\u2019re waiting for your dishes to come out sparkling clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
17. Warming lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nNo matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nUnless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe original lifehack is cooking lasagna inside of a dishwasher. Take our word for it, this is not<\/em> something you want to do. There\u2019s not enough heat to fully cook the pasta, so you\u2019ll end up with a crunchy mess that you\u2019ll just feed to the dogs. Instead, after prepping a batch of lasagna or pasta, cover it in foil (use double layers for extra protection) and let it warm inside of the dishwasher. You can also do this with an airtight plastic container full of pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n No matter how much dusting we do, dust will always find a way to adhere to glass fixtures. That\u2019s just the law of the universe, so we\u2019ll have to make do with what we have. However, you can make life a lot easier by tossing glass fixtures inside of a dishwasher. Consider doing this once a month to keep your home and indoor air as dust-free as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Unless you have brass keys, you\u2019ll want to sanitize your keys as often as possible. Our keys can end up on the ground, in the hands of other\u2019s who just finished picking their noses, or in our ears to get rid of that tiny itch. Next time you run a dishwashing cycle, give your keys a quick clean with soap and place it in the basket for eating utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Fake flowers are some of the best things in the world. We don\u2019t\u2019 have to worry about watering or fertilizing them, and they add a hint of much-needed brightness inside of our homes. However, they do become quite dusty over time, and dusting them is a lot more time-consuming than it should be. Instead, consider throwing them inside of the dishwasher and using the rinse cycle. In one go, your faux flowers will be back to their dust-less, full-colored selves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dishwashers are a pretty nifty kitchen appliance. No longer do we have to spend hours in front of the sink to hand-wash and dry stacks of plates. Instead, we just pop our dishes in a dishwasher and call it a day! But did you know that you can clean a lot more than dishes in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":51952,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,79,80],"tags":[241,242],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=49779"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97298,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/49779\/revisions\/97298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=49779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=49779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=49779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}18. \u201cDusting\u201d glass fixtures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n19. Sanitizing keys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n20. Rejuvenating fake flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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