On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 6:40:45 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 11:31:30 AM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2021-05-18 11:21 a.m., Sheldon Martin wrote:
> > > On Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:27 +0100, Janet > wrote:
> > Ditto.
> > >>
> > >> Ours came with the property and we very seldom use it. If it goes faulty
> > >> or dies I shan't repair or replace it.
> > >>
> > >> Janet UK
> > >
> > > I think it depends on the number of people. With a large family a
> > > dishwasher can prove useful but for just the two of us it's much
> > > easier to hand wash the few items. About the only times we use the
> > > dishwasher is when we have company but that's rare these days as with
> > > time those we'd invite are now long gone or have moved far away.
> > There is only two of us here and we have place settings for 8. We can
> > go at least two days before we need to run a load. However, we used pots
> > and pans, knives and other utensils that have to be cleaned. AFAIAC, it
> > is easier to wash a couple plates and cutlerly along with those things
> > that need to be done. It is maybe minute or two. I believe I am on
> > record as saying I hate loading and unloading the dishwasher.
> Our pans go in the dishwasher. I'm tempted to buy dollar-store knives,
> put them in the dishwasher, and replace them when they get trashed.
> One minute of washing dishes by hand is more than I care to do.
> That's why I had my husband install the dishwasher in the laundry
> room when we started demolishing the kitchen.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

I have been recycling plastic knives, forks, and spoons, in a dishwasher. It works pretty spiffy. It's a nutty idea that works.