Washing Dishes
Dishwasher
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Wash only full loads; it costs the same amount to wash one dish as a whole load
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Air-dry dishes. Open the door and dishes will dry faster. The "rinse-hold" cycle consumes up to seven gallons of hot water.
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Hand wash dishes in cold water for later washing.
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Fill the dishwasher with detergent before running. Dry detergent may cake, while liquid can leak.
Washing by Hand
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Rinse dishes in groups instead of one at a time and wait until you have a sink full.
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Don't leave the water running.
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