Tip of the Week - Conscientious Dishwashing
If you have a dishwasher and are running it on a daily basis, here are 7 tips you can do to cut down on the energy use, save some money, and be a little greener when you clean.
1- Only run full loads - this will help make the most of the energy, water, and detergent the machine uses.
2- Use the energy efficient setting if available.
3- Don’t run the dishwasher’s dry cycle - let your dishes air dry, or towel dry them.
4- Turn down the water temperature on the dishwasher to 120° F - results in additional energy savings without compromising on cleanliness.
5- Skip the pre-rinse - most dishwashers today are powerful enough to get all the gunk off, so a lot of pre-rinsing by hand is often just a waste of water and time.
6- Use soap that is natural, biodegradable, and free of petroleum and phosphates.
7- Run the dishwasher during off-peak utility hours - some utilities even offer reduced rates for energy used during this period.
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March 5th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
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