I load bowls like the first pic. I find everything gets clean this way, it saves space.

Both roommates load bowls #2 way. they say it gets “more clean” that way. In my mind, the dishwasher blasts water up from the bottom and down from the top; the important side of the bowl that holds your food is not getting cleaned properly in the 2nd way. I also sometimes find the bowls with water sitting in them after the cycle is done.

Roommates insist my way is wrong theirs is right. All i care abt is which way is most efficient for getting things clean

Edit: To clarify, the top rack isn’t an option for these bowls. Maybe 2-3 at a time, but anymore than that and the weight is too much for that rack and the wheels fall off the tracks. It leans down onto the sprayer, stops it from spraying.

Edit 2: I’ve literally been told that “all you want is people to agree with you” and that I’d be difficult to marry... all because I can’t put these bowls on the top rack.

It’s ridiculous this one little point so quickly devolved to personal attacks and judgements. The amount of folks who think I’d waste time sitting on the internet intentionally devising a lie to random strangers about my dishwasher is crazy. Jesus christ.

Thanks to the practical advice; I will check to see if I can find a manual for this ancient technology, idk why that didn’t occur to me. I will also attempt to load them in line with the prongs kinda like the plates. If we can get the top rack to not fall off its tracks, we might try that, but agin… last time did not prove fruitful.

I’m no longer monitoring this post bc the personal attacks are getting too much for a question about a gd dishwasher. My roommates and I aren’t even as heated abt this as some of yall are.

Final edit 3: found the manual. Turns out, there is no one right way to load this dishwasher, and the manual even says it’s designed for flexibility and variety. It specifies top rack for small plates and bowls, bottom rack for large plates and bowls.

There is a diagram for how to load 12 much smaller bowls, on the top, in the way commenters were saying is the only correct way. In that same manner, I can only fit 4 of these bad boys because they’re simply a different size. And weight is still an issue.

Manual also says large bowls can go on the bottom, but does not have a diagram for it. So basically we are just gonna have to resort to “whatever works.” Funnily enough, the diagram shown is a loading method that would actually block the detergent from ejecting, so we can’t even use its example to work off of.

Enjoy arguing in the comments!

The past few weeks I've noticed yellow stains around the house and have no idea where they are coming from. They are on the carpet, in the bathroom cabinet, on my shoes, on the tile and now I've noticed in my car as well. I've tried​ dish soap, laundry soap, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide and cannot get the stain out of the carpet to no avail. It​s not turmeric, i​odine or urine. I ​Dont know where it's coming from or how to get rid of it. I feel like I am losing my mind 😫 what am I missing.

Edit:

- I know it is not tumeric because we do not have tumeric in our spice rack, blended spices or supplements (Please not judge me for this 💛)

• we also don't have any lilies in our yard or in the neighborhood Thank you for all the theories and possibilities! I hope I have gotten to the bottom of this. 🙂

**​update** 🕵🏾I think i found the culprit! I found a half opened AZO packet in the bathroom cabinet. Notably, the packet was missing 1 pill. I hadn't noticed this because I had it in a little container on the shelf. Other items in the container had a yellow stain on it so I think it's safe to say that this is how bathroom cabinet, counter and charger became stained.

my current working theory is that the rogue AZO pill then got kicked around the living area, staining feet and rug. (this would explain the shoe as well)

Lastly, I have learned that my husband spilled some pickle juice in the car, so that stain is likely unrelated.

I just got this oven back in October, but there was already a lot of grease and buildup on it (I cook a lot). I used Easy Off Heavy Duty Cleaner and Foam Spray, and while it definitely worked and did its job, my oven was left looking like as seen in the picture. Did I just ruin my new oven or is this just residue from the cleaner?

I got this frog AirPods case and was so excited to use it I put my AirPods in backwards (like the opening of the case is facing the wrong way). Because of this, I’m unable to attach the top of the frog case, which makes it look like a frog opening its mouth when you open the AirPods.

I’ve tried putting the charger in the bottom of the AirPods and then using it to push really hard and wiggle, this hasn’t worked. I’ve tried using the thick end of a wooden chopstick to push on the bottom while trying to wiggle and pull the top and I’ve tried warming it with a hairdryer and cooling it in the fridge.

Please does anyone have any ideas? It is SO tight, I can’t even slide a paper clip between the the AirPods and the frog and it doesn’t move when I try to wiggle it.

That is all.

Catch all surfaces

Hey all! Give me some cleaning motivation. I am having a New Year’s party this Saturday & want to make sure my house is clean enough to host. I know over time we become blind to our own filth lol. What are some dirty places you notice when visiting peoples houses? Overall we maintain our house pretty well. I’m talking things that are easy to overlook but are noticeable to a guest. Thanks in advanced !

I recently purchased my first home and I just moved in last weekend. Once I came to see the house after the previous owners left, I noticed the smell of the dog that lived here had been conveniently covered up by air fresheners. The carpet upstairs seemed to be the main issue, so I got it professionally cleaned last week before I moved in. However, I am still noticing the smell. I even bought my own carpet shampooer this weekend and the water I am getting out of the carpet is still filthy.

Is this normal? Should I call the carpet cleaning company back since it’s still dirty? I attached some photos here for reference. Any tips on cleaning properly?

Also note- in the first photo I did the passes on the right. The left is what it looks like after the people supposedly came and cleaned. Does it look like they really came??

UPDATE:

Hokay, so. I ended up getting into town yesterday, and I dropped by the local dry cleaner for advice. I didn't have the pillow with me, but I showed them the pictures, and they think it's water stains from a leaking pipe or from leaking through the roof.

At their suggestion, I have soaked this pillow in a cooled solution of OxyClean and water for about 6 hours total, and while the stains are lighter, they've not disappeared. I hesitate to soak it any longer today, since I have to go to bed soon. I don't want to leave it unsupervised, so I currently have it suspended in a mesh bag over a bucket in my bedroom.

I'm off work tonight, and will be working on this some more.

Thank you again, from the very depths of my heart. I appreciate you.

UPDATE:

I have been reading all your suggestions, and so far, I've tried dabbing with peroxide, to no avail. I work 12 hour shifts 'til Monday, so I will be trying more things then. Thank you.

I received some really hateful messages, and I have taken screenshots of those that will be reported, as soon as I figure out how to do that. Someone sent me a message under one name, it shows up as another name, I can see part of the message in my email inbox, but it's blank in Reddit inbox. They also found an older post of mine and commented hate there. I've blocked them for now, but I will be taking further action.

UPDATE:

Original post has been deleted and replaced with this text. Yes, I realize it took away context, so I'll summarize:

Pillow my recently deceased Mama made for me when I was young got damaged, stain source unknown. Possibly blood, coffee, soda, or who knows. Post was edited to not provide further ammo to an already unbearable situation. I am moving out soon.

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To everyone who commented helpful suggestions and uplifting messages of support:
Thank you. It warms my heart to know so many kind people exist in the world. I will update again when I have a solution to this problem. I apologize for making things confusing for everyone else coming late to the discussion. I will use a throwaway account next time.

Apparently stepfather decided that it would be a good idea to play with a small bottle of mercury and somehow spilled a few drops on the floor (About the same amount you would find in a thermometer, as I found out).

The real problem is that they used a vacuum cleaner to clean it up. AFAIK coming into contact with it in liquid form is not a big deal but involving a vacuum cleaner changes everything. I told them to leave the room, open all the windows, and get rid of the vacuum cleaner bag immediately but they're entirely unconcerned.

Aside from notifying authorities, what else can be done? How big is the risk and how serious was the exposure? Thanks in advance.

Update:

Side note: I'm not in the USA.

So I drove over to their house and called the emergency line in my country. First the local security forces and health teams came. When I explained the incident they did not take it seriously. They gave me mocking looks and sarcastic smiles. "Dude, such a small amount, why make this fuss" etc.

Then a team from an institution called Disaster and Emergency Directorate has come. This team cleaned up the remaining mercury with measuring devices and special equipment. They said I did the right thing by calling and congratulated me. They confirmed the ignorance of my family and the teams that came before them. Looks like everything that could be done, has been done. They told them to take a health test after some time. Fingers crossed that they will comply.

Now another team from the Ministry of Environment is on its way to take the vacuum cleaner and other contaminated stuff.

After everything he caused stepdouche (Chloe said it best) has the nerve to complain about the bill they will hand them because of me and cost of the vacuum cleaner. Told him to search "mercury poisoning" and check out some visuals to maybe get back on the right track.

Thank you everyone. I think it's been an insightful post with good info and interesting stories.

Hi all, I’d really appreciate some feedback from folks who know more about cleaning expectations and pricing.

I recently hired a cleaner I’ve used a few times in the past. She’s always done a great job, usually spending around 4+ hours and charging about $250 for a deep clean. I’ve always tipped her well because I appreciated the attention to detail.

This time, I moved into a brand new home (2,498 sq ft) that had already been cleaned by property management. So it wasn’t dirty, it just needed detailed work like wiping vents, inside cabinets and drawers, light switches, outlets, bannisters, etc. I also told her not to worry about the upstairs carpet, since I planned to steam clean that myself.

She quoted me $425 for a 7-hour deep clean. I honestly thought that was more than fair. I was happy to pay that if the work matched the price. But she was only there for 3 hours, and the results weren’t what I expected. Within a minute of walking in, I noticed the stair bannister hadn’t been dusted or wiped down. There was still visible grime on light switches and outlets, and some kitchen cabinets had sticky residue inside.

When I brought this up, she said I was being completely unfair. I explained that I’m still willing to pay $250, plus the deposit, which is what she’s charged me in the past for more time and better quality, but I didn’t feel $425 was justified.

She’s upset, but this was the least amount of time she’s ever spent cleaning for me, and the least quality clean.

I’ve always paid without hesitation and tipped well. I wasn’t trying to be difficult, just felt the work didn’t match the agreement.

I sent a total of $250 + $85 deposit 5 days ago. Was this a fair way to handle it? Would love thoughts from pros or anyone with similar experiences. Screenshots for more context

Lit these didn’t think about proximity or wick length. Lesson learned. Any suggestion? Open to painting but renting….

I tried goo gone, white board cleaner, alcohol, dish soap. Nothing is working. And I made the middle one worse somehow

EDIT!!!
Ok you guys I got it, hand sanitizer, magic eraser and sunscreen. It is perfectly white now.

Yes it’s funny but it’s not my drawers

my vacuum died on me, but I'm still making progress

Every place I’ve lived has had some version of “the chair”. It was what Mum called a “walk-on floordrobe” growing up, but right now, decades later, I’ve still got a pile of clothes next to the bed - caught in a limbo between being worn again and the next time I do a load of laundry.

Asking around, lots of people seem to wear the type of clothes I’m leaving there more than once (we’re talking jeans, jumpers, etc - not t-shirts and underwear). But putting them back in the cupboard just doesn’t quite sit right.

So help me out, it’s driving my partner nuts. Does anyone have a solve for “the chair”?

Every time I mention it, they reply, "What ants?" I think I'm losing my mind. What can I do about this? They are in the kitchen, the bathroom, the bedroom-everywhere.

Is this the most appropriate way to kill colony? Is there a better way? How do I keep my pets safe (1dog 2 cats) anyone know if these are carpenter? Should I call exterminator

I swear, no matter when I visit certain people’s homes, they’re always immaculate. No clutter, no dishes in the sink, no dust—just clean all the time. Meanwhile, I feel like I spend hours cleaning, and within a day or two, my place is messy again.

What are the daily habits or routines that actually keep a house clean all the time? Do you do a little every day? Is there a magic cleaning schedule I’m missing? Or are these “always clean” people just secretly deep-cleaning 24/7?

I’d love to hear from people who actually maintain a consistently clean home—how do you do it without feeling like you’re cleaning nonstop?

For a week my apartment smelled weird but like not little weird really baaad

Not trash. Not laundry. But something was strange

I deep cleaned EVERYTHING. Floors, sheets, fridge even the curtains (yes I’m a psycho)

But Still there.

Yesterday I moved my couch randomly

There was a half-empty protein shake rotting behind it.

I don’t even drink protein shakes, so I have no clue abt that

Please tell me I’m not the only one who ignores the obvious thing while cleaning ?

So basically, many companies are now advertising magic eraser sponge for cleaning stains from walls. I bought one and thought it wouldn't work, but when I used it, it definitely did. But here's the problem- I started noticing that my wall got whiter in the area where I used it, and then I used it a lot on a specific spot and then realized that it's not removing the dust off the wall, it's actually removing the wall paint 😭, it works like sandpaper for walls, do not use it.

just use them! use the things! enjoy life! and let the things show you enjoyed them!!!

There is a common misconception that bleach does not kill mold and that vinegar is actually better at killing mold than bleach. I see this claim at least once a week.

So let me set the record straight. Household bleach is a powerful oxidizing agent that reacts with just about everything. It’s so good at killing organic compounds that it’s toxic to us, too.

Now let’s talk about vinegar. Vinegar is a weak acid. You can literally drink it in lower concentrations. It can kill mold, but not all mold, and some studies say it may take up to 60 minutes to be effective.

That being said, bleach is not good at penetrating porous surfaces, which vinegar is better at doing. And because bleach is so caustic it is more likely to damage surfaces.

All this to say bleach kills mold. It kills almost everything. And it’s much more effective at killing mold than vinegar as long as it can reach it. Vinegar is much safer to use but not nearly as effective.

Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk.