How to dry dishes faster – Better Homes and Gardens

Luckily, there's a solution for that.

A mum has taken to her Instagram page, @brunchwithbabs, to share a tip that will dry your dishes in five minutes.

"Has this ever happened to you? You're ready to unload the dishwasher, and guess what!? Everything is still wet," says Babs.

"Don't hand dry - do this instead."

She explains, "Take a terry cloth dish towel, open the door, lay it right over. Just close the door. Wait five minutes. You'll have dry dishes."

Watch the video here.

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Many people thanked Babs for the great tip and confirmed that it really does work.

Have been doing it since I first saw it here, said one commenter.

Another added: "Such a great tip! Mine are never dry at the end of the cycle. I'm definitely going to try this.

Others cautioned Babs viewers with a warning.

"It can/will compromise dishwasher seal and locking mechanism, causing costly repairs or early replacement," someone warned.

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Turn the heat up:if you run run out of dishwasher tablets or detergent, turning the temperature up and running a cycle with plain water may work.

Don't rinse: dishwashers are perfectly capable of cleaning your dishes without you pre-rinsing them. That said, you should take the time to scrape as much food off your dishes as possible before popping them in your dishwasher. Otherwise, the food will accumulate in your dishwasher.

Clean your dishwasher once a month: remove soap build-up and odours using vinegar. Pour around 1 cup (250ml) of vinegar into the bottom of the unit or into a bowl on the top or bottom rack, then run the machine through a complete cycle with no dishes or detergents. Make sure you check your manual first, though. Some manufacturers warn against using vinegar in dishwashers.

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