A clean dirty dishwasher magnet is an incredibly useful tool for homeowners. This small device can help make kitchen organization easier and more efficient. It’s a great way to keep your dishwasher organized and clutter-free, saving time and energy during meal preparation. I never knew how much I needed a dishwasher clean/dirty indicator until I got one! As a person who's constantly puzzled by the status of the dishes inside the dishwasher, this little gadget has been a game-changer. To be honest, I almost re-recorded this video. The cut on this vinyl was a little deep and it cut into the carrier paper enough that I had to “baby it” as I separated the vinyl from the carrier paper. I hate it when that happens but it sometimes does. It was a bit of a pain but I’ve dealt with this sort of thing before.

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This design for the clean and dirty dishwasher magnet uses two layers of vinyl. The first layer is not cut in the craft machine. You need to cut this sheet to 8-1/2″ x 11″ because it will completely cover the magnetic sheet. Person A sees the dishwasher is getting pretty full and decides to run it. After its cycle, person A pops it open to grab a clean spoon. The green “clean” light is deactivated. When I sat down to design the clean and dirty dishwasher magnet, mostly I wanted something functional, something I needed. But, since I have this blog and part of what I do is teach you how to do things, I also wanted to be able to demonstrate some techniques for you to help you learn how to work with vinyl.These are some options to do instead of a layer of uncut vinyl. If you do any of these then skip Step 2.

Note: If you want to learn how to acquire vinyl for free, you can read my post about how to talk to a sign shop to acquire their vinyl scraps . They throw away scraps that are larger than your cutting mat.DISHWASHER FRUSTRATIONS END HERE: Are the dishes dirty or clean? Answer the question and end the frustration with the new and trendy, clean dirty dishwasher magnet. Know at a glance if dishes are washed! With a size of 7 inches large, clear, bold and bright color which is easy to spot and read by anyone. I laid this out in two ways in the design file and both of these are in the files in my resource library. Bubbles can often be pressed out. The imperfections of the magnetic sheet are there and you can’t get rid of them. Maybe your cut layer of vinyl will mask them. Has this ever happened in your household? It seemed like it was happening to Mark and I a lotlately…and since we didn’t want to waste any more water than we already have, it was time for a solution. A solution of crafty proportions! You can make this by hand or cut it on your craft machine, such as the Cricut. I was able to use vinyl that I got for free, too!

We solved the issue with a clean and dirty dishwasher magnet to make it clear to everyone, including kids, spouse, and house-guests, the exact condition of the contents of the dishwasher. It even helped to change some of our habits! The magnetic and self-adhesive features make it ridiculously easy to install on any dishwasher, regardless of its material. Gone are the days of playing dishwasher roulette or sniffing glasses to determine their cleanliness (I'm sure we've all been there). Now, I can just glance at the indicator, and it tells me whether I'm dealing with sparkling clean dishes or the remains of last night's lasagna.

Make the Clean and Dirty Dishwasher Magnet with a Craft Machine

Apply the transfer tape. Do not pull the carrier paper off the vinyl until you are ready to apply this layer in Step 3. You can now remove this from your mat. Does your kitchen need a clean and dirty dishwasher magnet? Do you have someone in your household who doesn’t look in the dishwasher to know if the contents are clean or dirty? They leave their dirty dishes on the counter or in the sink, just assuming the dishwasher is full of clean dishes or they sometimes put their dirty dishes into the dishwasher full of clean dishes. Maybe there is someone in your home who would help with loading and unloading but they cannot tell if the dishes are clean or dirty so, they just don’t bother. Again, if you are right-handed, rotate your mat so the tape-hinge in on your right. I’m giving some love to my left-handed friends in these pictures. When the dishwasher is running, it is too quiet. We often do not even remember that it is running. Seriously, it’s that quiet! So, whoever starts the dishwasher puts the magnet with the clean side up above the dishwasher handle. Anyone who reaches for the handle can’t miss the magnet and should see that they should not open the dishwasher. Position 2: Dishwasher is Clean