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How many times do you run the dishwasher?

Josie22Josie22
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We run it like every day. I never knew someone so little could use so many dishes!! I'm so lucky my DH does the dishes.
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Re: How many times do you run the dishwasher?

  • Can't Wait To Be A MamaCan't Wait To Be A Mama
    Usually once a day in the evening.  I wish that my DH did the dishes!
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  • MandC17MandC17 member
    I run it 3-4 times a week. I hand wash most of her cups and bowls and I don't use the dishwasher unless it's completely full.
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  • sme14sme14
    To save on our energy and water bill, we hand wash most of our dishes and run the dishwasher 1 or 2 times a week.  We were running it once a night, but I decided it would be better to had wash.
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  • bim38106bim38106 member
    I'd say about every day and a half.. it's amazing how many dishes we go through now! And sippy cups...
    CP 3/07
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    TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
    BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
    BFP 11/14
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  • Mrs MannersMrs Manners member
    Once per day...but our washing machine never stops. I don't think we ever have a day where we do less than 5 loads.
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  • funchickenfunchicken member

    imageMandC17:
    I run it 3-4 times a week. I hand wash most of her cups and bowls and I don't use the dishwasher unless it's completely full.

    Ditto this.

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  • bim38106bim38106 member

    imagesme14:
    To save on our energy and water bill, we hand wash most of our dishes and run the dishwasher 1 or 2 times a week.  We were running it once a night, but I decided it would be better to had wash.

    I was watching some energy special on TV a few years ago and they said that it's actually more energy efficient and uses less water to run the dishwasher (as long as it's full) then hand-washing. Just wanted to mention that since I used to think/do the same! :)

    CP 3/07
    BFP 5/07 - Kylie born 2/08.       BPF 2/09 - Alexandra born 10/09.
    TTC since 8/13 - diagnosed difficulty conceiving due to LP defect. Took vitamin B and Vitex Berry to help lengthen.
    BFP 2/14 - Missed M/C found at 8.5 weeks. D&C at 9w2d. Partial Molar Pregnancy.
    BFP 11/14
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  • teacherjessteacherjess member
    imagebim38106:

    imagesme14:
    To save on our energy and water bill, we hand wash most of our dishes and run the dishwasher 1 or 2 times a week.  We were running it once a night, but I decided it would be better to had wash.

    I was watching some energy special on TV a few years ago and they said that it's actually more energy efficient and uses less water to run the dishwasher (as long as it's full) then hand-washing. Just wanted to mention that since I used to think/do the same! :)

    Ditto this. I saw this in a magazine this week. And the best way to save energy altogether is to run your dishwasher (as long as it's full) and instead of letting the drying cycle run, open it and either air dry or dry by hand. They also recommend not pre-rinsing dishes as it wastes water and most dishwashers today can handle the mess (within reason, I'd suspect).

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