Real Simple suggests a few other items it’s possible for you to clean.

Hook flip-flops on tines in the top rack.

(FYI, Crocs are not dishwasher-safe.)

It’s not just clothing, either.

If you ever need to wash a large number of potatoes, your dishwasher can help with that too.

Just fill up the top shelf of the washer and run a cyclejust don’t use any detergent!

Surprising Uses for Your Dishwasher| Real Simple

Photo byAndrea Castelli.