Dish washer or washing up ?

[biggs682]

We always run the first 1.5 lt's of water that comes out of the hot tap into a 2lt container as it's not hot enough for washing up into and this water gets used either on the house plants , kettle or gets tipped into the water butt .

Interestingly, one article I read suggested that handwashing helps prevent childhood allergies by exposing growing kids to more bacteria and contaminants.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/02/17/peds.2014-2968

And boy that's not a bad thing is it ?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Interestingly, one article I read suggested that handwashing helps prevent childhood allergies by exposing growing kids to more bacteria and contaminants.

http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/02/17/peds.2014-2968

Excellent: Dishwashers 1 Hand Washing 0 in the which method is more hygienic debate.

Re hand washing: We speculate that a less-efficient dishwashing method may induce tolerance via increased microbial exposure.

I'm never inviting a filthy bug ridden hand-washer-upper into my house again.

 

[steveindenmark]

I have never had a dishwasher. My mother never had a dishwasher. I am 61 and not dead yet. I think that makes the hygene arguement a non starter.

My partner and I was the dishes together while the TV is off. Its a good time to chat and we enjoy it.

 

[raleighnut]

Doing the dishes together, who said romance was dead. Put the dishwasher on and go to bed early is my preferred option .

Cup of Ovaltine and a good book?

 

[biggs682]

My partner and I was the dishes together while the TV is off. Its a good time to chat and we enjoy it.

I must admit we normally wash & dry together as well and like @steveindenmark we think its good to chat about the day etc etc , but i suppose some people would sit there and talk to the dishwasher as well

 

[Dirk]

I have never had a dishwasher. My mother never had a dishwasher. I am 61 and not dead yet. I think that makes the hygene arguement a non starter.

If you're prepared to use distorted critical thinking; then, yes, I suppose it does.

 

[Crackle]

4 kids so dishwasher

I used to use the bath but hey if it works, it works. Don't microwave them dry.

 

[postman]

Two jobs i hate fully.Washing up and ironing.I do the pans in the bowl,the rest goes in the dishwasher.

 

[steveindenmark]

If you're prepared to use distorted critical thinking; then, yes, I suppose it does.

Distorted critical thinking.. you are joking. Dishwashers are a modern invention. People have quite safely been washing up without one for a lot longer than we have had them. You dont need one, you just want one. It wont make you healthier than the rest of us. Its what you believe to be a convenience tool. Maybe you believe that by using one it gives you more time with your family. I know my method certainly does.

 

[nickyboy]

Distorted critical thinking.. you are joking. Dishwashers are a modern invention. People have quite safely been washing up without one for a lot longer than we have had them. You dont need one, you just want one. It wont make you healthier than the rest of us. Its what you believe to be a convenience tool. Maybe you believe that by using one it gives you more time with your family. I know my method certainly does.

There are a zillion things that I don't need but I want. Don't need a washing machine, don't need central heating, don't need electric lights, don't need a fridge, don't need an oven.

Don't need a dishwasher just like I don't need those things. All are modern inventions. But I've got them all and I suspect you've got all but the dishwasher

Washing up is rubbish (like washing clothes by hand) and the less I can do of it the better, regardless of which is a better method

 

[Dirk]

Distorted critical thinking.. you are joking.

My mother died quite young and she never had a dishwasher. I've had a dishwasher for most of my adult life. I am currently still alive. Therefore, by that logic, it makes the anti hygiene argument a none starter.
As I said - distorted critical thinking.

 

[screenman]

My mother died quite young and she never had a dishwasher. I've had a dishwasher for most of my adult life. I am currently still alive. Therefore, by that logic, it makes the anti hygiene argument a none starter.
As I said - distorted critical thinking.

My mother lived to close on 100 years the only dishwasher she had was my Dad.

 

[Dirk]

My mother lived to close on 100 years the only dishwasher she had was my Dad.

So sad.......cut down in her prime through lack of appropriate white goods.

 

[AndyRM]

Had them, not had them, prefer life with them as washing up manually is tedious, though sometimes necessary.

Quality chat about hygiene and water usage, contender for unintentionally hilarious thread of the year?

 

[Randomnerd]

When I watch these chats, I see you all in a pub, gesticulating and getting hot and bothered, like a bad, disfunctional quiz team who never wins the navvy’s breakfast.
This thread has almost enough for a short film, but I’m disappointed not to see anyone bring up The Tea Towel: Foetid Devil-Child our Plate-Buffing Angel debate. Disappointed, but patient.