I added this $12 gadget to my dishwasher and it solved my biggest problem

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Your days of fishing around in the bottom of your dishwasher are over

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Are you fed up of losing small items and general kitchen detritis inside your dishwasher? Me too. Unsurprisingly, I don't like leaning into the depths of my dishwasher, fishing around for things that have fallen off the shelve,s only to find that they're not even been washed properly either.

My husband will argue that I'm committing one of the top dishwasher mistakes by not loading the dishwasher properly and I won't bother responding to that (because he might be right). But, I've now found a better way to avoid losing anything in my dishwasher ever again – and hopefully, it'll help you too.

Dr. Brown Dishwasher Bag
Dr. Brown Dishwasher Bag: $12.99 at Amazon

This lightweight reusable silicone bag is perfect for keeping small items in one place inside your dishwasher. Simply fill, fasten the snaps, and place it on the top rack of your dishwasher and not only will your items not get lost, but they'll be clean, too. Plus, you can pop it shut both horizontally or vertically.

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Why it's smart

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While Dr. Brown's dishwasher bag is specifically designed for baby products like pacifiers and breast pump accessories, the theory remains the same. They're annoyingly small parts that need a good clean and you certainly don't want them getting lost in your dishwasher in the process.

That's why it's also a great option to use for items like straws or removable parts from water bottles that need deep cleaning. Instead of balancing these parts precariously around your dishwasher, the dishwasher bag keeps them all together.

What's even better is that the dishwasher bag is made out of silicone, which means it's reusable, lightweight, flexible and durable. Instead of overloading your cutlery tray or hoping that the pile of items you've put in your top rack shelf (if you have one) will still get cleaned thoroughly, you can give them their own safe space.

And the fact you can fold the the bag in different ways means you can find the best fit to suit your needs. Then, you can slot it into the dishwasher wherever you have space. I've found it a much more effective way to get things clean and it's also saved me a whole lot of time.

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Grace Dean
Grace Dean

Grace is a freelance journalist working across homes, lifestyle, gaming and entertainment. You'll find her writing for Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Space.com, and other sites. If she's not rearranging her furniture, decluttering her home, or relaxing in front of the latest streaming series, she'll be typing fervently about any of her much-loved hobbies and interests. To aid her writing, she loves to head down internet rabbit holes for an unprecedented amount of time.

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