On Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:52:47 -0600, US Janet >
wrote:

>On Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:46:41 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>>Michael Trew wrote:
>>> Your post sounds like a copy/paste from a website paid commission by a
>>> dishwasher manufacturer. Bacteria doesn't live long off of a host. I'm
>>> not going to consider sanitizing dishes unless I'm working in a
>>> restaurant. A little bit of bacteria will build up your immune
>>> system... it won't kill 'ya.
>>
>>I agree completely with you. You're talking practical.
>>No need to "sanitize" stupid dishes. Just wash and rinse and let dry. No
>>worries.
>>
>>My hand washed dishes come out very clean and are put on a wooden rack
>>to dry. No electricity used and my hand washing definitely uses less
>>water than my dishwasher.
>>
>>I use my dishwasher now to store pots and lids.
>>
>But you aren't the only person the dishwasher company is serving. The
>sanitize setting can be used for baby bottles, canning jars, plates
>and utensils used by a sick person
>Janet US

I love to use the dishwasher when I am making jam. I make sure
everything is sanitized whish is so important for putting things by.
Were I to use boiling water instead, I'd have to use at least 2 gals
of water plus energy to heat it. This way, I just include the jars and
rings while the rest of the dishes are running.

We only run the dishwasher when it is full, so not necessarily every
day. If I washed by hand, I'd be busy at least 3 times a day with it
or have a sink that was layered or overflowing with dirty dishes. And
don't even talk to me about pots and pans adding to the sink clutter.

My dishwasher is higher end and very efficient. I am thrilled with it.