Spring Cleaning Tips

It's time to tackle the chore of cleaning stuff we hate to clean. Don't sweat the small stuff! Throw it in the dishwasher! After taking a good look around my own house, I compiled a list of stuff I hate to clean, but would wash well in the dishwasher. Here is my list of dishwasher safe ideas. For most items, use only the top shelf of the dishwasher. If you think your items might fall through the spaces, then place the items in a mesh laundry bag. You can purchase zippered mesh laundry bags at the dollar store.

Plastic electrical wallplate socket covers and switchplate covers

Unfrosted light fixture globes

Kitchen cupboard handles and knobs

Plastic hairbrushes and combs

Tweezers, nail cutters and nail files

Glass, plastic and ceramic knick knacks

Soap dishes, shower caddies, shower brushes and loofahs

Refrigerator accessories; egg holder, butter keeper door, small drawers can go on the bottom rack

Dish pan and dish drying racks (not the wooden racks) can be washed in the bottom rack

Plastic wands on your mini blinds

Plastic and metal painted a/c vent covers and cold air return covers

Glass, ceramic and plastic coasters without cork or paper inserts

A laundry bag is great for washing your kids toys; just look them over well to make sure they are dishwasher safe.

Flip flops and other plastic shoes are top rack safe. I read somewhere that Crocs are not dishwasher safe. I don't know why they wouldn't be. All I wear is Crocs, so I will experiment on an old pair and see what happens! I don't see what harm it would do to wash them in cold water with mild soap.

Take a walk around the house and gather up anything you think would be dishwasher safe. Cleaning all of these little annoyances will really brighten up your rooms.

I hope my dishwasher tips have helped you get excited about spring cleaning! Just think...you can go do your exercises or take a brisk half hour walk while the dishwasher does your spring cleaning for you!