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Technology and dishwashers: are users still wasting water? (Research).
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Canadian Home Economics Journal
- Article date:
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March 22, 2003
- Author:
- Emmel, Joann; Parrott, Kathleen; Beamish, Julie
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Abstract
Technological advances have continued to improve the cleaning and water efficiency of automatic dishwashers. However, research indicates many consumers waste water and energy through their actions and decisions during the dishwashing process. To gain more current information on prevalence of dishwashers, usage, and satisfaction, a ma)or university conducted a kitchen usage study of over 700 consumers through a telephone survey. The results indicate that dishwashers were available in 64% of the households and most consumers are satisfied with their dishwasher cleaning results. Consumers use water unnecessarily, however, by pre-rinsing dishes at the sink before ...