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Dishwashers vs. hand washing: Why using a dishwasher is better.

Less effort, more time. Do the dishes with dishwashers by Bosch.

Time's precious, and at the end of your day, you should spend more time doing what you love and less time figuring out how to wash dishes.

Our series of exceptionally hard-working dishwashers will take the guesswork out of doing the dishes while you are focusing more important things.

Load your dishwasher and walk away. A huge list of programmes makes sure your dishes come out sparkling clean and assuringly hygienic – all while saving you time, water and energy.

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The aftermath of cooking a big meal – washing stacks of pots, pans and plates left in the sink – is something that most people dread. If that's not reason enough, here are several other reasons investing in a dishwasher for your home is worth it.

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Using a dishwasher saves you water.

Wondering what the water consumption of dishwashing is? Let’s look at how much water you would use if you hand washed a full load of dishes instead of using a Bosch dishwasher. Surprisingly, our dishwashers actually use around 9.5 litres of water. This means you would save up to 30.5 litres* of water per rinse cycle* compared to washing your dishes under running water – an amount that adds up, saving up to 8,500 litres*** of water yearly.

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And energy.

If you do your dishes by hand, you’ll need 2.60 kWh energy per load while the energy consumption of dishwashing only consumes 0.73 kWh**** per cycle and saves you up to 1.87 kWh**** energy. This not only saves you money but is also good for the environment.

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How to wash dishes for cleaner, more hygienic results

Old sponges are hotbeds for E. coli and salmonella. Unlike washing dishes by hand, a dishwasher kills germs with hot water. In addition, an average of 100 million bacteria per cm2 can be found in a kitchen sink. With a Bosch dishwasher, you are ensured maximum hygiene.

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Small space? We’ve got the answer.

If your space is limited, or you simply don’t have to do the dishes that much, our mini dishwashers can be the right solution for you: free standing 45cm dishwashers, built-in 45cm dishwasher or even table dishwashers – you’ll no doubt find the perfect fit. And no matter what size your kitchen is, we have a solution that suits your requirements.

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How to wash dishes while taking care of every stain.

From the intensive programme, which is ideal for pots and pans, to the 40°C glass programme which cleans fragile glass with exceptional care and dries them perfectly every time – our Bosch dishwashers come equipped with a programme for every need.

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Save up to 210 hours of time per year.*****

It takes about 15 minutes to load and unload your dishwasher. When you do the same amount of dishes by hand, it will take around 60 minutes of your time. That’s a saving of up to 45 minutes per load – that´s the equivalent of 210 hours of free time!

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Do the dishes with our quiet dishwashers. Silent as a whisper.

The kitchen is not just a place for cooking. It is a place where we meet. A place where we feel at home. It is here we often read, work, listen to music, play with our children or dine with guests. That’s why we designed our dishwashers for exceptionally quiet operation. Our extra quiet, 50 ° C program allows for maximum quietness of operation. You will appreciate this especially at night or if your kitchen is connected to your living room.

*For dishwashers. Source: Euromonitor, volume sales, 2018.
**Based on 9.5-litre dishwasher consumption. Values can differ between models and brands
*** Internal research, based on the comparison of doing the dishes with a dishwasher versus manual washing. 40 litres (manual washing) - 9.5 litres (with dishwasher), 8,500-litre-saving calculation is based on 280 cycles per year.
****Using Eco mode 50°. Values can differ between models and brands.
*****Internal research, based on the comparison of doing dishes with a dishwasher versus manual washing. 60 min (manual washing) - 15 min (with dishwasher) = 45 min savings per cycle *280 cycles per year (210 hours per year).

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