The Best Ways to Dry Dishes—Including the Most Sanitary Method

Should you air-dry, use a dishtowel, or start using the dishwasher as a drying rack?

And if you own a dishwasher, letting your dishes dry in the appliance may be the easiest option.

According to theUniversity of Rochester Medical Center, there is a hierarchy of sanitary drying methods.

The drying cycle reaches high temperatures, helping to destroy germs and bacteria.

Air-Drying

Don’t have a dishwasher?

Wait, don’t reach for that dishtowel just yet.

To make more space for air-drying, consider a two-tierdish rackor one that fits over your kitchen sink.

Also, let it dry between uses.