this debate circles around many households-- what saves more water: hand-washing dishes or using the dishwasher? the answer, based on a good deal of scientific anaysis, is resoundingly clear--dishwashers save water, money, and time.
the u.s. epa notes that an average energystar dishwasher saves over 5,000 gallons of water, $40 in utility costs, and up to 230 hours of your time, annually!
a european study gathered participants from 7 different countries illustrated similar results: hand-washing consumed 27 gallons per load, whereas a dishwasher utilized a scant 4 average gallons per load.
the answer to this debate? use a full dishwasher to do your dishes, and snuggle with your loved ones for the 230 hours each year you just earned back.
