It's been the source of countless arguments between couples, housemates and even work colleagues - What's the proper way to fill the dishwasher?
Everyone has a specific way to load the dishwasher and the methods can vary wildly but some dishwasher habits are actually counter-intuitive, according to experts.
The Mirror spoke to David Palmer, Senior Product Specialist Home Appliances at LG Electronics, about the dos and don'ts of dishwasher use with the goal of optimising the household appliance.