| If you have stood over a sink washing dishes by hand | | | | settings, making it ideal for single people, couples, |
| for most of your life, you know how irritating it can be. | | | | roommates, small families, or even for your small |
| It dries out the skin on your hands, leaving them feeling | | | | business. When they are in use, a tube is hooked up to |
| uncomfortable and scaly. It uses a lot of water, as | | | | the faucet to provide the machine with water. |
| most people keep the faucet running for more than a | | | | Portable dishwashers tend to be taller and wider. An |
| minute or two per dish. It takes up a lot of of your time. | | | | advantage of this is that they fit more place settings - |
| Worst of all, it puts strain on your arms and lower | | | | usually 8. They can be placed on the ground, and most |
| back. This is especially true if you have a large family | | | | have wheels. This way, you can roll it around to the |
| who goes through a lot of dishes. | | | | area in your kitchen where it best fits. |
| A counter top or portable dishwasher could be the | | | | These dishwashers come in a variety of colors, most |
| answer to many of your problems. Many people live in | | | | of them being silver, white or a sleek black. This allows |
| small homes or apartments, or simply live in a place | | | | you to match your dishwasher to your kitchen. |
| that did not come equipped with a built-in dishwasher. | | | | Because counter top and portable dishwashers are |
| Those who invest in a counter top or portable | | | | smaller than built-in dishwashers, they are also much |
| dishwasher, usually priced between $190 and $500, | | | | easier to clean. They also use much less water than |
| praise their purchase. The average counter top | | | | regular dishwashers - usually between 2 and 4 gallons. |
| dishwasher is usually around $225. | | | | Counter top and portable dishwashers are a great |
| Counter top dishwashers range in size. Their | | | | investment for people who want to save on their |
| dimensions have widths ranging from 17" to 22", and | | | | water bill, and never want to wash a dish or cup by |
| heights ranging from 18"-23". This allows them to fit | | | | hand again. They also make great gifts for friends and |
| neatly under most cabinets. Most of them fit 4 place | | | | family! |