This Common Kitchen Chore Is Actually a Huge Waste of Time

Even if they mean well, not all kitchen habits are good. Washing raw meat spreads bacteria, cooling leftovers on the counter longer than two hours creates a ripe environment for foodborne illness, and storing certain fruits in the fridge instead of at room temperature diminishes their taste and quality. Get ready to cross another “good” kitchen habit off your list: scrubbing your dishes, utensils, and cups before sticking them in the dishwasher.

The Biggest Waste Of Time in the Kitchen
Do you get caught up washing your dishes before putting them in your machine? According to a kitchen expert, you’re wasting water (and driving up that utility bill) and valuable time. Not only is it redundant, but it can actually prevent your dishwasher from working how it’s supposed to.

If you’re gearing up your pro-rinsing argument now, believe me when I say I understand. As a slightly obsessive-compulsive person, I rinse and scrub my dishes before putting them in the washer. But that’s actually counterintuitive.