Marina and Ben Fogle bicker about stacking their FOUR dishwashers

msn.com:

Amidst a host of serious accusations, there was one more relatable domestic drama that emerged from the otherwise grim Ryan Giggs trial this week.

Because it seems that whether your spouse is a postman or a Premier League footballer, there’s one thing that can prove a bone of contention: the dishwasher. Do you place the bowls on the top or bottom shelf?

Which way should the cutlery be pointed? And do the plates clean better on the left or right-hand side?Giggs told the courtroom the dishwasher would often be on three or four times a day. ‘I would be opening the dishwasher and the tablespoons would be the wrong way round,’ he said. ‘It would wind me up. ’So, to help couples up and down the country who are experiencing their own disputes over the correct way to stack a dishwasher, the Mail has collated the expertise of those in the know — from manufacturers of appliances and detergents to professors who have carried out extensive studies — to give you a definitive guide to getting the most out of your dishwasher, and ensure perfect plates and gleaming glassware every time . . . All the experts agree a manual ‘pre-wash’ isn’t necessary.

Make sure you scrape all food scraps into the bin, but there is no need to rinse your dishes under the tap. The fact is, modern appliances work better with dirt to remove and may be tricked into washing less thoroughly if dishes don’t have the expected level of residue on them.