Dishwasher benefits: 7 reasons why you should get one

Getting a dishwasher is not just an excuse for not wanting to do the dishes. While it does significantly save you from cleaning duty, a dishwasher lets you achieve outstanding and hygienic cleaning results, with less energy and water compared to hand washing.

This article discusses dishwasher benefits, special dishwasher functions, and explains how to choose a suitable model for your household.

1. A clutter-free kitchen

One of the advantages of dishwasher is to keep your sink and countertop mess-free, without any piles of plates in sight. Simply place dishes inside the dishwasher, and close.

The dishwasher serves as a hiding nook for when you can’t attend to the dishes yet, maintaining the tidiness of your kitchen even as you entertain guests or become occupied with work.

2. More hygienic

Hand washing isn’t actually enough to remove disease-causing bacteria. Dishes have to be washed with very hot water (65°C) for five minutes to effectively sanitise them, which can burn your hands.

With dishwashers, you’re assured a deeper clean, and peace of mind, especially if you have toddlers or family members with allergies. Ensuring better hygiene is one of the most important dishwasher benefits.

3. Superior cleaning performance

A dishwasher can clean dishes just as well as hand washing. Whether greasy plastic containers or a rice cooker pot with hardened rice, items are thoroughly washed for spotless, squeaky-clean results — without pre-rinsing or scrubbing.

Wash with confidence with the Electrolux UltimateCare 00 Dishwasher with SatelliteClean. All parts of your kitchenware, even hard-to-reach areas, are sprayed by multiple double rotation water jets. For maximum coverage, the jets continuously change their angle, shooting soap and water from all directions so no corner is left untouched.

4. More time efficient

What if you gain back the time you lost from hand washing dishes? A dishwasher can significantly make post-meal cleanup effortless, so you have more time with your family or your hobbies.

Simply scrape off the food bits, load, and let the dishwasher do the washing until the drying. Cycle duration can even be adjusted to suit your schedule so you can unload when you can.

5. Save on utility bills

Using a dishwasher is actually more economical than hand washing. Experts have found that hand washing typically uses about 70-75 Liters of water for a medium load of dish washing. , whereas a dishwasher only uses about 10 to 15 Liters  — for the whole cycle

Modern automatic dish washing machines also allow you to reduce your energy consumption, especially those with good energy efficiency ratings.

6. Lower environmental impact

Saving water and energy is another benefit of using dishwasher. With a dishwashing machine, you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. This means you reduce the amount of energy used to treat, heat, and distribute your washing water.

7. Softer hands

Your hands can become rough, dry, and itchy as they are constantly exposed to detergent and hot water. With a dishwasher, washing and scrubbing will be things of the past, giving you smoother and softer hands. There’s also less risk for injury when handling slippery dishes.

Verdict: Should I get a dishwasher?

With all the dishwasher benefits discussed, it’s an absolutely yes. Providing better performance, hygiene, and convenience, a dishwasher is a total game changer for all households, whether you’re a family or you live alone. And it goes beyond cleaning. From your habits to your carbon footprint, it can positively impact your whole lifestyle.

Check out our Dishwasher buying guide to find more helpful tips on how to choose the right dish washing machine for your kitchen or take home an Electrolux dishwasher to elevate your everyday cleaning.

Equipped with the following latest technologies, Electrolux freestanding and built-in dishwashers make post-meal clean-up so effortless that it doesn’t feel like a chore:

• SatelliteClean: Multiple water jets that shoot water in every direction and every angle, ensuring maximum coverage and thoroughly cleaning every inch of all your items, even hard-to-reach areas.
• QuickSelect: QuickSelect is the effortless and intuitive way to start your tailored dishwashing cycle. Pick the cycle time with the slider and add any optional treatments with just a tap - it's never been simpler. Then, sit back and let the machine do the rest.
• Airdry - AirDry technology finishes each cycle with a breath of fresh air, performing three-times better than closed-door systems. The door automatically opens 10 cm towards the end of the drying phase, without you lifting a finger.
• SprayZone: The SprayZone function intensively cleans your cookware, with three-times better cleaning performance compared to our standard program. You don't need to pre-soak your heavily soiled dishes. The powerful water pressure brilliantly cleans everything placed within the dedicated space, every time.
• MaxiFlex Drawer: A top rack dedicated for utensils and cutlery, even for oversized ones. Customise dividers to suit your load and give every tool the best clean possible.