Rinsing our dishes is a thing of the past. Yes, it can actually be better to put our dirty dishes directly into the machine, saving us time and money. Not only are some of our dishwashing habits outdated but they can also be pretty wrong, like how we fill our machines, our cleaning routines, and our water temperature levels.

Bright Side is sharing the most common errors with you and letting you know how you can change them today, with the added bonus of a dishwasher pod recipe.

1. Pre-washing the dishes

For this recipe all that you need to do is:

Mix dishwasher powder with water and vinegar until it forms a thick paste. Leave it overnight to set in a mold and store it in an airtight container.

This also means that you can control the amount of soap you add to the wash, preventing any unnecessary slimy residue.

How do you wash your dishes? Please share your dishwasher tips with us!