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Technology and dishwashers: are users still wasting water? (Research).

Canadian Home Economics Journal

| March 22, 2003 | Emmel, Joann; Parrott, Kathleen; Beamish, Julie | COPYRIGHT 2003 Canadian Home Economics Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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 ...

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