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lama00 t1_jbknrjf wrote

When I was a teenager I broke the one my parents got as a wedding gift by accidentally dropping a spoon in it while it was on. I still feel dumb and shameful when I think about it.

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[deleted] t1_jbkmd9j wrote

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Axi0madick t1_jbkk8pq wrote

Even after years of being in and out of a laptop bag several times a week for years? I think most of the people talking about their long lived mice have theirs parked at their desks at home 99.9% of the time. Travel is rough on cords. I go through at least a few charging cords per cell phone, and a corded mouse isn't going to be much different.

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coffeejn t1_jbkif0y wrote

I got a Bosch. Happy with it since it's silent, but I'd check with consumer reports and get the model number. Keep in mind your local quality of water and how often you operate it will dictate how long it will last.

Also if your changing the dishwasher, I'd make sure to keep the old connection to the current dishwasher (even hooked to the internal plumbing) since some of the new kits don't play well with older plumbing.

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RabidBlackSquirrel t1_jbkidrv wrote

Bosch in whatever flavor you like. I have a 300 series, with the physical buttons and classic red text display. Love it, it's incredibly easy to clean compared to others I looked at. Top tray thingy is super useful too. My buddy has a 500 series, more sleek look and little light indicator is kinda neat. Neighbor has the 800 series with the fancy auto door popper. That'd be pretty handy but wasn't worth the extra cost for me. The parts website for them is amazing, you can directly order anything.

No matter what machine you have if you are using detergent pods, I would almost bet money you are not optimally washing your dishes. Watch this video and learn everything about how dishwashers actually work and why you're likely doing it wrong - but the TLDW is to squirt/sprinkle some detergent in the door instead of a pod alone. I started doing this after watching that video and the difference is astounding. I pulled out the manual from my Bosch and they even say to do this.

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