Are you fed up of losing small items and general kitchen detritis inside your dishwasher? Me too. Unsurprisingly, I don't like leaning into the depths of my dishwasher, fishing around for things that have fallen off the shelve,s only to find that they're not even been washed properly either.
My husband will argue that I'm committing one of the top dishwasher mistakes by not loading the dishwasher properly and I won't bother responding to that (because he might be right). But, I've now found a better way to avoid losing anything in my dishwasher ever again – and hopefully, it'll help you too.
At the end of my tether, I started to search for ways to stop items from falling from the racks. Yes, you're probably thinking that a cutlery basket will solve all my woes, and I have one of those. But sometimes things like food container lids and can openers don't fit in there.
Well, it turns out a simple silicone bag might just be the answer. Not only will it let you clean all your assorted small items without losing them, but it's also surprisingly affordable.
Why it's smart
While Dr. Brown's dishwasher bag is specifically designed for baby products like pacifiers and breast pump accessories, the theory remains the same. They're annoyingly small parts that need a good clean and you certainly don't want them getting lost in your dishwasher in the process.
That's why it's also a great option to use for items like straws or removable parts from water bottles that need deep cleaning. Instead of balancing these parts precariously around your dishwasher, the dishwasher bag keeps them all together.
What's even better is that the dishwasher bag is made out of silicone, which means it's reusable, lightweight, flexible and durable. Instead of overloading your cutlery tray or hoping that the pile of items you've put in your top rack shelf (if you have one) will still get cleaned thoroughly, you can give them their own safe space.
And the fact you can fold the the bag in different ways means you can find the best fit to suit your needs. Then, you can slot it into the dishwasher wherever you have space. I've found it a much more effective way to get things clean and it's also saved me a whole lot of time.
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