These Countertop Dishwashers are Definitely Worth the Investment
Everyone has at least one necessary chore that they absolutely loathe, and for me, that chore is washing the dishes—and I know I’m not alone on this one. When I moved into my new dishwasher-less studio apartment last year, I knew it was going to be a major adjustment for me to have to wash my dirty plates, cups, and cat food bowls by hand every single night, and while I do my best to keep my sink clean and dishless, from time to time, I’ll admit that I let things get a bit out of hand. My apartment was built in the 1920s and management seemingly has zero interest in modern renovations, and while I love its art deco charm, I often miss my old space’s contemporary amenities—namely, the dishwasher.
When I found out that compact, countertop dishwashers actually exist, my mind was blown, and surprisingly, they’re not as costly as you may think. For me, getting a little bit of help with my least favorite chore is priceless, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover how affordable many models actually are. While they’re clearly not going to be as robust or roomy as a conventional dishwasher, they’re a huge, huge help. Scroll through below to check out some of the best, wallet-friendly models to take for a spin yourself.
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1. Farberware Professional Compact Portable Countertop Dishwasher
This sleek and compact countertop dishwasher is equipped with a six-plate capacity, a foldable rack with shelves, and a cutlery basket for silverware. It’s also designed with self-cleaning and drying functionalities.
2. Danby Countertop Dishwasher
This dishwasher won’t be an eyesore on your countertop. With its sleek, modern design, it’ll blend in with your kitchen decor. This programmable dishwasher can be set to a delayed start for two, four, six or eight hours. It can hold up to six place settings, plus silverware in the silverware basket. You can install it by connecting it to your faucet.
3. Edgestar Countertop Dishwasher
Ideal for dorms, studio apartments, and small homes, this portable miniature dishwasher is engineered with seven wash cycles and a luxe stainless steel interior. It also includes a dishrack, includes a dish rack and a silverware basket.
Edgestar Countertop Dishwasher
4. hOmeLabs Compact Countertop Dishwasher
Featuring easy-to-read LED display and controls, this mini dishwasher is perfect for smaller spaces. It’s also designed with six different control settings, including normal, heavy, and eco-friendly.
hOmeLabs Compact Countertop Dishwasher
5. BLACK+DECKER 6 Place Setting Compact Countertop Dishwasher
If you have a smaller space, a countertop dishwasher is ideal. This one comes with most of one of the bells and whistles that the typical dishwasher has. It has an easy-to-use LED display and a child (or roommate) lock. There are a total of seven dishwasher programs to choose from, including intensive, normal, eco, glass, 90-minutes, and rapid and soak.
6. SPT Compact Countertop Dishwasher
Don’t worry about installing this countertop dishwasher. With its universal faucet adapter, it’ll connect to your kitchen faucet with little fuss. After it’s all set up, you can get to washing. There’s a delayed start feature and six wash cycles that you can run, including heavy, normal, eco, glass, and speed and rinse.
