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Good Housekeeping has shared definitive answers to common household rows
Revealed the best way to set the central heating to keep energy bills low
Also offered an expert take on the correct way to load the dishwasher

Published: 03:11 EDT, 25 October 2018 | Updated: 03:14 EDT, 25 October 2018

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From the best way to dry the dishes to how long to leave the heating on, couples often find themselves falling out over the most mundane household chores.

But fresh advice from Good Housekeeping might just put an end to these domestic quarrels for good.

Experts at the title offered their definitive answers to the most common sources of contention - and yes, there is a correct way to load the dishwasher.

So if you're looking to put an end to your irritating squabbles once and for all then scroll down to read their advice in full...

From the best way to dry the dishes to how long to leave the heating on, couples often find themselves falling out over the most mundane household chores. File image

Is it best to dry the washing up by hand?

Answer: No

Many a romantic meal for two has ended with a futile row over the best way to dry the dishes.

But while you might think you're being helpful by picking up a tea towel, research suggests it might actually be better to let the dishes air dry.

Scientists have found that half of the tea towels in our kitchens have bacteria on them that could potentially make you ill.

If you are desperate to get your hands on those dripping plates then make sure you regularly change your dish towel to avoid a bacteria build up.

Repeatedly opening the fridge door throughout the day can have an adverse effect on your food as the temperatures can drop and not be at the optimum -5C. Stock image

Is it okay to leave the fridge door open while making tea?

Answer: No

Leaving the fridge door open for just a few seconds can be long enough to change the temperature inside - potentially causing food to go off faster.

Should the heating be left on all day?

While many homeowners think it is cheapest to leave the heating on low all day, tests show it is actually 'much cheaper' to heat the house from cool at certain points.

For the most efficient use, set the thermostat to between 18C and 21C and time the heating to go on at the coldest points of the day.

Waste charity Wrap explained that once the temperature has started to rise it can take 40 minutes to return to the recommended -5C.

This in turn means food, particularly milk or dairy, could become too warm and spoil.

Is there a correct way to load the dishwasher?

Answer: Yes

One of the most common sources of disagreement, it turns out there is actually a correct way for a dishwasher to be stacked.

Plates and bowls should be loaded with the dirty side facing inwards, towards the water spray arm.

This way the water spray arm can access any residue, but be careful not to place any pans or platters at the front as it can stop the detergent from dispensing evenly and removing grease build-up.

Placing knives, forks and spoons in the cutlery basket is the best way - arranging fork prongs pointing up, knives pointing down and spoons mixed up so they don't stick together.

Plates and bowls should be loaded into a dishwasher with the dirty side facing inwards, towards the water spray arm, experts at Good Housekeeping revealed. Stock image