Having to do it by hand

By Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

Toccoa, Georgia

April 3, 2018 12:40pm CST

For the past couple of days, I have had to wash the dishes by hand because our dish washer completely died. We have had it for around 10 years and I did notice a couple of months ago, that it seemed like it wasn't washing the dishes as good as it had when it was newer. We will be on the lookout for a good deal to replace it. We are not in a big rush to replace it. We want a good brand but we also want a good price. When washing dishes by hand, I realize how many dishes and utensils get used and dirty. It is a never ending chore throughout the day.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

3 Apr 18

Can you do this daily? I have never owned a dish washer, I have always hand washed my dishes.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

3 Apr 18

I am doing it daily now. One way to save money would not to buy a new dishwasher. If we can't find a good deal on one, I just may do without.

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@LadyDuck (457307)

• Switzerland

4 Apr 18

@andriaperry I did not replace the dishwasher. I do twice a day, it's not a big deal, we are two.

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@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

3 Apr 18

I have a dishwasher but never use it. I do not trust it. I feel better washing by hand.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

If you had a big dinner party, would you use it?

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

@Courage7 That is fine

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@Courage7 (19633)

• United States

4 Apr 18

@LeaPea2417 No. I am crazy like that.

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@cintol (11261)

• United States

4 Apr 18

I used to wash my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher, but I have found I would rather just wash them by hand. Its a lot of work but I know they are clean that way

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

I do think cleaning them by hand, they get cleaner.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

4 Apr 18

I always wash fishes by hand .Of course it helps to have helparound

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

Yes, true, good to have help with it.

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@dgobucks226 (34300)

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5 Apr 18

Yes, I agree that hand washing dishes can become non-stop. Especially, the way I eat throughout the day, lol. I have a dishwasher but that can also fill up quickly. Maybe I need to go on a diet

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

5 Apr 18

When my son is home from college, that is when the dishes really pile up!

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@dgobucks226 (34300)

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6 Apr 18

@LeaPea2417 I bet they do! Your son has to make up for not having those home cooks meal while at school, lol.

@MrsPumpkins (466)

• Philippines

4 Apr 18

I can't imagine myself letting the machine wash my dishes. I have my kids to wash the dishes every after meal. And i am grateful for that.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

That is a good chore for the kids.

@MrsPumpkins (466)

• Philippines

5 Apr 18

@LeaPea2417 yes it is. I just tell them to be careful that they might break something.

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@peavey (16936)

• United States

3 Apr 18

I have never owned a dishwasher and never really wanted one. I am careful, though, to not use more dishes and utensils than necessary. It helps to be mindful of that.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

That is true.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

3 Apr 18

we wash dishes all the time.No problem in doing so.Do not let my dishes piled up.After we eat every meal.they get wash.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

That is good.

@MALUSE (69416)

• Germany

3 Apr 18

We don't have a dishwasher for a household of two.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

That makes sense

@JudyEv (325246)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Apr 18

I never wanted a dishwasher as I thought they'd use a lot of water but now I've got one I wouldn't want to be without it. We have oodles of water here which we catch off the roof so my argument against them doesn't hold water any more - so to speak.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

I understand that

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@Courtlynn (66921)

• United States

3 Apr 18

Ours doesn't wash completely all the time, but they wont replace it. So stuck until they finally decide to switch it out. Hope you find a cheap and good one soon

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

Thanks.

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@JohnRoberts (109857)

• Los Angeles, California

3 Apr 18

My hands have been my dishwashers all my life.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

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@NoorNoor (2131)

• India

3 Apr 18

We don't have dish washer. I like to wash the dishes by hand.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

That is good. I don't mind washing a few dishes.

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Louise Crisologo

@mlgen1037 (29886)

• Manila, Philippines

3 Apr 18

I like it better when I wash it by hand.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

4 Apr 18

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@shaggin (71655)

• United States

4 Apr 18

I don't have a dishwasher so I have to wash my dishes usually twice day as the sink gets full. I hate doing dishes it is my least favorite chore. I think it's smart your not just rushing right out to buy one but will look for a good deal instead!

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@snowy22315 (169552)

• United States

3 Apr 18

Yes, I don't like washing dishes by hand. My dishwasher had not been working well, but we replaced the filter that was all gunked up and now it seems much better.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

3 Apr 18

I wish it was only the filter on ours, the other day, when I went to turn it on, nothing happened at all.

Sabrina Traversa

@sabtraversa (12805)

• Italy

3 Apr 18

If I have to wash the dishes myself, I make sure to use as few pots, dishes and utensils as I can. My mother loves and hates when my father cooks, and the reason she hates is because he'll use tons of items but won't wash any. A cluttered kitchen sink is never a good sight.

We never had dish washers.

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (36382)

• Toccoa, Georgia

3 Apr 18

Yes, right now, I am trying to use as few dishes as possible. I do agree, when my husband cooks, he uses more pots and pans and it is more of a chore to wash them.

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@Freelanzer (10745)

• Canada

4 Apr 18

I have a dishwasher but there are still some of the larger items I like to wash by hand. When you are used to a dishwasher it is tough to do without it

@Ronrybs (17838)

• London, England

4 Apr 18

I'd wanted a dish washing machine, but my kitchen is tiny and there is no where to plumb it in. Maybe one day