Furthermore, plastic has a very limited capacity to retain heat. Unlike ceramic plates, which remain hot after washing, plastic cools down rapidly. This means that as soon as the wash cycle stops, the temperature of these utensils drops sharply, preventing the natural evaporation of water.
It's a bit like trying to dry a cold plate in a humid room: the water clings to it.
How to effectively dry your plastic utensils?
Now that you know the cause of the problem, let's see how to fix it. Here are three effective tips to finally say goodbye to persistent droplets:
Open the dishwasher door as soon as the cycle is finished.
The warm air that accumulates inside the dishwasher helps evaporate the water. By opening the door immediately after the wash cycle, you allow this steam to escape, which helps dry plastic utensils more easily.
