Your dishwasher is, in many ways, a biological device, because the detergent you put into it uses enzymes -- the same enzymes that you find in your stomach. Appliance Science looks at the biology ...

While cleaning produce in the dishwasher is one of the more off-the-wall ideas we’ve seen, there are quite a few cooking and tabletop pieces you should hand-wash when possible.

Hard water can leave your dishes looking dirty even after running through a dishwasher cycle. But, you're not alone with this issue. In fact the Chicago Tribune reported that a U.S. Geological ...

“So you literally refuse to use the dishwasher for dishes, but it’s OK for fruits and vegetables,” Lara retorts. “Yeah, I think I feel more clean because so many people are touching ...

Pick a gentle cycle, if your dishwasher has one. It might be called Light, Delicate, Crystal, or something like that. “Heat accelerates any chemical reaction,” said Palomar.

Today's technology makes dishwashers much more water and energy efficient than hand washing dishes. Here are some tips for taking that efficiency to the next level.

While a dishwasher is meant to clean your plates and cutlery, if it's not clean itself, don't expect dazzling results when you open that door. A dishwasher can collect small bits of food, grease ...