The more you run your dishwasher, the more water and energy it uses. So only run your dishwasher when it’s full. Most new dishwashers can handle dried-on food, so there’s no need to run them right away. With older dishwashers, try filling a basin with cold water and setting dishes to soak in it. Only load them into the dishwasher when you’re ready to run it.

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