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Sure, your dishwasher makes quick work of dirty plates and cups. But lots of other stuff will get squeaky-clean in there, too. “Dishwashers are real time-savers for cleaning many household and personal items,” says Liz Trotter, owner of American Maid Cleaning in Olympia, Washington. Read on to find out how you can save yourself some serious scrubbing. Photo by Thinkstock
1. Glass Globes from Light Fixtures
It’s amazing how much brighter a room will look after this cleaning task is checked off your to-do list. “Run these through on the top shelf and make sure there’s space between them because the glass is more fragile than what’s used for drinking glasses,” says Trotter. Use the delicate, china or crystal cycle if available, and skip the heated dry option. And to be safe, avoid washing antique or hand-painted globes or those with gold-leaf trim in the dishwasher.
