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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Susie Beever

Experts explain whether you should use a dishwasher or wash by hand - and how to save £300

When it comes to washing the dishes it's an age old question over what's cheaper - a dishwasher, or the good old-fashioned scrubbing in the sink?

Most of us would assume rolling up our sleeves and doing the dirty work saves us money in the long run.

However, it all depends on how often you wash up, how full your dishwasher is, what setting it is on, and how much water you're heating and using in the process.

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