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Dishwashing Debates: The Soapy Science Behind Everyone's Favorite Chore

Dishwashing Debates: The Soapy Science Behind Everyone's Favorite Chore

Update: 2024-11-191
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Next week, the US celebrates the dishwashing Olympics—also known as Thanksgiving. But how best to tackle the washing-up after the big meal can cause as much conflict as your uncle’s hot takes at the table. Do dishes get cleaner when they’re hand-washed or run through the dishwasher? Which is better for the environment? Are those convenient little detergent pods poisoning our oceans with microplastics? And who do we have to thank for that most glorious of inventions, the dishwashing machine? This episode, we’ve got answer to all these crucial questions and more, as we dive into the sudsy story of dishwashing through the ages and across cultures. Listen in now to make the most mundane household chore 100 percent more fascinating, guaranteed.

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Dishwashing Debates: The Soapy Science Behind Everyone's Favorite Chore

Dishwashing Debates: The Soapy Science Behind Everyone's Favorite Chore

Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley