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		bryanlarsen 5 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: There are two types of dishwasher people Modern dishwasher soap contains enzymes that are activated by proteins. Pre-rinsing prevents those enzymes from activating. The dishwasher might do a better job if you don't pre-rinse.

RandallBrown 5 months ago [–]

Don't most dishwashers pre-rinse anyway?

tokai 5 months ago | [–]

They do. Most also have 5 min cold water rinse programs.

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