@Nowicki @TechConnectify It's easier. I don't use many dishes or utensils. All that I need fit in the dishwasher. You have to rinse them off before putting them in the dishwasher & it's not that much effort to just add soap to clean them completely. Saves more energy doing it that way IMO but I do run the dishwasher periodically because, like a car, it needs to be run once in awhile to keep things working properly. But after I run it, I just leave the dishes & utensils in there where they'll easier to access.