This is why you should never rinse dirty dishes before putting them in the dishwasher

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Rinsing dirty dishes actually has the opposite effect

Dishwashers are amazing; we never want to go without ours again! There are some things you should know about them to get the most use out of them, though, like how to get rid of nasty smells inside of it or how to clean it properly. Now we’ve got another tip for you to make sure your dishes come out as clean as possible. It might sound a little counterintuitive, but you should never rinse your dirty dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.

Just put your dirty dishes straight into the machine. The reason is on the next page.