Let us ask you this: who hasn’t occasionally thrown household items, like vases or plastic storage containers, in the dishwasher along with their dirty dishes? If you want to improve your cleaning tactics, consider using your dishwasher in this way more frequently. From baseball caps to faux flowers, here are five worthwhile – and perhaps, surprising – household items that you can throw in your dishwasher and clean at any point.
Phone Cases
If you use a smartphone case made of silicone, rubber, or plastic, you can bet that your case is dishwasher-safe. However, cases with multiple glued-on pieces may come apart in the dishwasher, so use caution. Place the case on its side on the top rack.
Baseball Caps
Yes, you can wash baseball caps in the dishwasher! First, pre-treat any stains with a stain remover spray beforehand. When loading the dishwasher, you’ll want to place hats on the top rack, so they keep their shape and vivid colors.
Kids’ Toys
Many plastic baby and kids' toys are labeled as dishwasher-safe, such as building blocks. These smaller pieces are often ready to go and come in a mesh bag to prevent them from moving around during a cleaning in the dishwasher.
Vacuum Attachments
Vacuum attachments get dirty fast – so why not toss them in the dishwasher? Many vacuum attachments, including brushes and detachable filters, can be cleaned in the dishwasher. If space allows, stand the attachments up in the top rack.
Faux Flowers
Faux flowers are great for decorating your apartment. They can easily get dusty and dirty, though. So, to easily remove dust from plastic synthetic flowers, lay them horizontally on the top rack before running a regular dishwasher cycle.
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