Dishwashers vs. hand washing: Why using a dishwasher is better.

The aftermath of cooking a big meal – washing stacks of pots, pans and plates left in the sink – is something that most people dread. If that's not reason enough, here are several other reasons investing in a dishwasher for your home is worth it.

Wondering what the water consumption of dishwashing is? Let’s look at how much water you would use if you hand washed a full load of dishes instead of using a Bosch dishwasher. Surprisingly, our dishwashers actually use around 9.5 litres of water. This means you would save up to 30.5 litres* of water per rinse cycle* compared to washing your dishes under running water – an amount that adds up, saving up to 8,500 litres*** of water yearly.

If you do your dishes by hand, you’ll need 2.60 kWh energy per load while the energy consumption of dishwashing only consumes 0.73 kWh**** per cycle and saves you up to 1.87 kWh**** energy. This not only saves you money but is also good for the environment.

Old sponges are hotbeds for E. coli and salmonella. Unlike washing dishes by hand, a dishwasher kills germs with hot water. In addition, an average of 100 million bacteria per cm2 can be found in a kitchen sink. With a Bosch dishwasher, you are ensured maximum hygiene.

All Bosch dryers come with a range of added accessories, from stacking kits that let you install a dryer on top of a front-loading washer in small spaces, to a wool basket accessory that lets you dry delicate items like wool sweaters and even sports shoes.

From the intensive programme, which is ideal for pots and pans, to the 40°C glass programme which cleans fragile glass with exceptional care and dries them perfectly every time – our Bosch dishwashers come equipped with a programme for every need.

It takes about 15 minutes to load and unload your dishwasher. When you do the same amount of dishes by hand, it will take around 60 minutes of your time. That’s a saving of up to 45 minutes per load – that´s the equivalent of 210 hours of free time!

The kitchen is not just a place for cooking. It is a place where we meet. A place where we feel at home. It is here we often read, work, listen to music, play with our children or dine with guests. That’s why we designed our dishwashers for exceptionally quiet operation. Our extra quiet, 50 ° C program allows for maximum quietness of operation. You will appreciate this especially at night or if your kitchen is connected to your living room.

*For dishwashers. Source: Euromonitor, volume sales, 2018.
**Based on 9.5-litre dishwasher consumption. Values can differ between models and brands
*** Internal research, based on the comparison of doing the dishes with a dishwasher versus manual washing. 40 litres (manual washing) - 9.5 litres (with dishwasher), 8,500-litre-saving calculation is based on 280 cycles per year.
****Using Eco mode 50°. Values can differ between models and brands.
*****Internal research, based on the comparison of doing dishes with a dishwasher versus manual washing. 60 min (manual washing) - 15 min (with dishwasher) = 45 min savings per cycle *280 cycles per year (210 hours per year).