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ELI5 - How does a dishwasher save more water by being on for hours compared to hand washing dishes? : r/explainlikeimfive
![YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course](https://preview.redd.it/vfqobeokafb71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=107dddd542c85fed5c1565cd7a64264d979b0bc6)
YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course
![YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course](https://external-preview.redd.it/FGxxC7l62db6S9kE7LfjKcMmQich8RfOFJAgxM4-s70.jpg?auto=webp&s=27480328b62f421606857a2660c2a45524bc58d4)
YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course
![YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course](https://preview.redd.it/1ykj7tkqzs481.jpg?auto=webp&s=664c87aeca316a18d66545e2adbe11a9de5cbc0c)
YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course
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I learned the hard way why regular dishwashing soap should never be used in a dishwashing machine : r/Wellthatsucks
![YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course YSK: using a dishwasher is better for the environment than hand washing. In one study, dishwashers use half the energy, 1/6 the water, and less soap than hand washing. This of course](https://external-preview.redd.it/N_OEGyfoFR6GGiuV1LqvSx1l56pVtchrhar5dsFj6U8.jpg?auto=webp&s=9d759b70d7c65313907463338897938cd0de29b8)