[Lee Stewart]

It’s one of the most common arguments among roommates, long-term partners, and other cohabiting folks: How do you load the dishwasher? Well, if you’re placing crusty dishes with leftover carbs (like mashed potatoes) on the bottom shelf towards the sides, you’re in the wrong. Researches from the University of Birmingham found that these plates are actually more fully washed when placed in the middle of the rack. There, they’ll feel the full brunt of the water’s blast.