In addition to helping housemaids multitask, here are five advantages of using dishwashers and the myths associated with them.

• The Bosch Series 6 compact, free-standing dishwasher (SKS68BB008) uses just 0.61 kWH per cycle, costing around Rp1,037.
• Manual washing requires extra effort and is time-consuming, and a water-wasteful Bosch dishwasher saves 150 liters of water per cycle.
• HygienePlus feature utilizes 70-degree Celsius hot water to eliminate up to 99.99% of viruses and bacteria, ensuring that your kitchenware is more hygienic.
• This appliance saves you time, allowing you to enjoy more productive and enjoyable activities at home.

Jakarta, 6 August 2024 — Did you know that dishwashers are among the most advantageous innovations for modern society? With the busy activities outside the home, many modern families rely heavily on housemaids to complete a lot of work at home. Nonetheless, several tasks, such as cooking, preparing for children, cleaning the house, and washing, are frequently performed manually.

Therefore, with technology, washing dishes can now be automated using a dishwasher. This appliance enables housemaids to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Housemaids can concentrate on other manual chores while the dishwasher is doing its work, boosting work efficiency and alleviating physical strain.

Unfortunately, some people still overlook dishwashers because they have housemaids. In reality, not only does a dishwasher enhance its performance, but this household appliance also offers several other advantages. Here are some facts about the benefits of dishwashers and the myths associated with them:

Myth 1: Dishwasher makes electricity costs skyrocket

Facts: odern dishwashers are designed for energy efficiency with optimized wash cycles and drying technologies that reduce energy consumption. In the long run, dishwashers can help reduce household electricity costs.

Bosch dishwashers, for example, which are powered by Eco mode, can reduce electricity consumption even further. In Eco mode, Bosch Series 6 compact, free-standing dishwasher (SKS68BB008) only requires Rp1,037 or 0.61 kWh per cycle (with an estimated base electricity tariff of Rp 1,700 per kWh). In comparison, if one wash per day is calculated, washing with a dishwasher is cheaper than a pack of instant noodles or a soda can, and even paying for parking for 1 hour.

Myth 2: Dishwasher uses more water

Fact: Modern dishwashers are designed to use the right amount of water for each wash cycle. Compared to washing dishes manually with running water, they can consume more water, up to 40 liters or 2 gallons. A University of Bonn study published by Choice.com found that washing 144 items manually requires 100 liters of water, so they're more efficient.

Berdasarkan perhitungan 1 kWh = Rp 1.700

Water savings of up to 150 lt based on an average of 10 lt of water per dishwasher cycle and water usage patterns with automatic dishwashers compared to manual dishwashing in various countries from the report “Laboratory Investigation of Manual Dishwashing Habits_dissertation” by an independent body, Petra Berkholz et. al. Bonn University, International Journal of Consumer Studies (2016) (page 48). Actual water savings may vary depending on individual water usage patterns. Only applicable for 60cm Full-size Dishwashers.

According to the tests performed by the Institute for Integrative Hygiene and Virology related to the removal of enveloped and non-enveloped viruses (e.g. Murine Parvo MVM, Corona, Influenza, Noro) and bacteria (Enterococcus faecium) in the tested programmes with wash temperatures up to 70°C. Only applicable for 60cm Full-size Dishwashers.

Ashley Iridale, Dishwasher or Washing by hand. https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/kitchen/dishwashers/articles/dishwasher-vs-washing-by-hand

Regarding water usage, the amount of water required by the Bosch dishwasher is around 8 liters or around Rp 70 (PDAM tariff Rp 7,450/m3). The water used is for one wash cycle using Eco mode at 50 degrees Celsius. If calculated with one wash every day, the use of water and electricity in a month is also more efficient at only around Rp 49 thousand.

To save even more water usage, the Bosch dishwasher is also equipped with ActiveWater Eco technology which only consumes about 8 liters. This innovative rinsing technology maximizes efficiency and ensures environmentally friendly rinsing for the best washing results.

Myth 3: Dishwashers are only suitable for certain small kitchen appliances

Facts: The dishwasher can handle various types of cutlery, cooking utensils, and other containers. The design of the dishwasher shelves can be customized. Users can efficiently organize the space inside the machine to fit different sizes and shapes of cutlery.

For example, the Bosch Series 4 dishwasher with a width of 60 cm. This dishwasher is supported by a triple rackmatic system, where the height of the top basket can be easily adjusted up to 5 cm. This allows the dishwasher to accommodate up to 100 utensils in one wash cycle, including pans, pots, and cookware, which can be perfectly cleaned.

Myth 4: Dishwashers don't clean dishes well

Facts: Various dishwashers offer a variety of wash cycles, ranging from light cycles for less dirty dishes to intensive cycles for heavy cookware with clean and hygienic results. In addition, they are equipped with efficient drying technology to reduce drying time and energy consumption.

The dishwasher uses hot water that removes germs from dishes, pots, and other kitchenware for maximum hygiene. The heat used is up to 70 degrees Celsius. Bosch dishwashers are even supported by Hygiene Plus, which can kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. The residue of dishwashing soap chemicals will certainly not be left behind, thanks to the Aqua sensor feature that will detect water turbidity, so the final result is guaranteed to be perfectly clean from dirt and soap residue.

Myth 5: The dishwasher makes noise in the house

Facts: Modern dishwashers such as Bosch are equipped with EcoSilence Drive technology that provides a high-performance cleaning process with low noise emissions. As the world's No.1 Dishwasher Brand, Bosch equips its dishwashers with an energy-efficient, brushless engine that optimally reduces friction noise. The EcoSilence Drive ensures silent and quiet operation.

So, those are five myths and facts about dishwashers. In addition to time efficiency, dishwashers use less water and energy than washing dishes manually. As people become more aware of efficiency and sustainability, using a dishwasher is becoming a popular solution to meet the daily needs of today's kitchen.

President Director of Bosch Home Appliances Indonesia, Anil Narula, added "With continuous technological development, kitchen appliances such as dishwashers can be an innovative solution for modern society. Just like when the new clothes washer was introduced, the public also believed many myths. However, now people prefer to wash their clothes using a washing machine, as well as dishwashers, which in the future will be an option for people to complete homework and daily needs more efficiently during busy days".