Where to Put Detergent Pods, According to Dishwasher Manufacturers [Video]

Dishwasher detergent pods should go in the most obvious spot — despite what social media users may tell you.

In recent years, TikTok has seen a community form around cleaning tips, commonly referred to as #CleanTok. Since 2022, when some users suggested placing dishwasher detergent pods in non-traditional locations like the silverware basket or simply at the bottom of the dishwasher, the platform has been home to an ongoing debate about the correct way to use the pods.

Southern Living recently examined the science behind dishwasher pods, and how they function once the dishwasher is turned on. Ultimately, the outlet concluded that TikTok might not actually know best.

Each pod contains chemicals and cleaning agents that soften water and break down starches, proteins and stains, Southern Living reported. Maytag, an appliance company, noted in their own poston the topic that these pods are generally covered in a dissolvable plastic. The company said that if the plastic comes …