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Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)

Technology Connections · explainer · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Technology Connections explains how dishwashers work, why detergent pods underperform powder, and how to use the pre-wash and main-wash compartments. It argues you don't need to pre-rinse dishes.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN repeatedly recommends it as the definitive, mind-changing explanation of dishwasher use, even though it runs over 30 minutes.

  • 15 people recommended it
  • 12 different months
  • 5 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “I highly recommend you watch this video by Technology connections[1], I too used to think I had to rinse my dishes before putting them in the machine.”

    Changed commenter's mind about rinsing dishes before loading

    ejolto, 2022-01 · Strong recommendation · in “My dishwasher won’t start until I let it update its firmware over the WiFi”

  2. “This[0] and this[1] are the ultimate dishwasher talks.”

    Considered definitive dishwasher talks

    chillingeffect, 2022-01 · Strong recommendation · in “My dishwasher won’t start until I let it update its firmware over the WiFi”

  3. “I love this video”

    Explains why pods wash worse than powder

    bentcorner, 2022-04 · Strong recommendation · in “How to get kids to do chores: Does the Maya method work? (2018)”

  4. “the two Technology Connection videos on dishwashers are must watch”

    Must-watch dishwasher videos

    lbutler, 2023-03 · Strong recommendation · in “I Splurged for the Fanciest Dishwasher and It Was Worth It”

  5. “Technology Connections’ video on dishwashers will change your life.”

    Life-changing dishwasher advice, with a dosing caveat

    mastercheif, 2024-01 · Strong recommendation · in “Cars suck, man”

  6. “Technology Connections has got you covered”

    Explains how dishwashers work and how to improve performance

    throw0101a, 2021-05 · Recommendation · in “SSD makers start warning that mining products like ChiaCoin will void warranty”

  7. “You don't have to pre-clean dishes. This video is a bit long-winded but gets the point across.”

    Shows you don't need to pre-clean dishes

    sp332, 2021-06 · Recommendation · in “Ask HN: Are Dishwashing Machines Bullshit?”

  8. “if you want to watch a 32 minute video about how to properly use a dishwasher, here you go”

    Long video on using a dishwasher properly

    balefrost, 2021-09 · Recommendation · in “How to properly load a dishwasher (2020)”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: dishwasher, detergent, appliances, pre-rinse, household tech

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