I remember I use to love the magnet that my grandmother had on her dishwasher. Even though she has passed the magnet is still there. It is simple really, just something to let others know if the dishwasher is clean or dirty. I’m sure you can purchase the same thing in a store. I’ve seen something similar myself but nothing that I liked. See my grandmothers flipped back and forth and I just loved it as a child. So instead of searching for one I decided to make my own.
Supplies Needed:
- Piece of paper (or two)
- Scissors
- Sandwich Bag
- Super Glue
- 4 Magnets
The craft really only takes a matter of minutes once you have designed your magnet. In our case we pulled a photo off of the internet that we liked and added our own wording. You need two photos one for Clean and one for Dirty. We chose a dishwasher, found some fun fonts, and created our photos.
Directions:
Cut out your photos to fit into your sandwich bag
Flip one of your photos over and superglue a magnet to each corner
Add superglue to the top of the magnets and glue to the second photo. You should basically have a magnet sandwich. The photos should be on the outside and the magnets in between.
Then just slip it into the bag and zip it up.
Just remember to switch your magnet when you start your dishwasher to clean and then back to dirty when you empty it, or in my case when the children do.
Ann F says
This is a great idea and it would get rid of the excuse my husband uses to not load the dishwasher
Francine Anchondo says
This is a great idea. Thanks for the craft
Michelle C says
Cute idea and well written tutorial! Thanks!
Terry Cross says
Great idea but unfortunately I don’t have a dishwasher
Amber--JadeLouise Designs says
So Brilliant! We’re always struggling to know when the Dishwasher is Clean or dirty. You’d think you could tell just by looking at the dishes right? Not always…sadly. Sometimes the dishes get rinsed before putting them in; but that doesn’t make them clean!
my Boys are always asking me “is the dishwasher Clean or Dirty?” and if they don’t know, then the dishes get piled on the counter for me to do later…I’d much prefer if they always knew when it was clean or dirty! Thank you for this great idea!!
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Jodi W says
My boyfrind’s mom has one that is wooden with a hook on it, but it kept falling off everytime you opened or closed dishwasher. great idea, i wish i had a dishwasher. lol
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Now that is a smart idea!
debbi says
Cute idea! TFS!
Trista Anderson says
i think these magnets are awesome i may make one
Claudia says
great idea, I will be making one for my dishwasher.
elle says
Good idea! Should save on the “Is this clean or dirty” question I’m always fielding!
Heather says
I love this idea! Visuals always help with the kiddos.
Wendy T says
Perfect reminder for myself. I have been known to add the dirty dishes to the clean sometimes.
Tricia Martin says
Great idea and very helpful. Thanks for sharing! =)
Lori Bahn says
Awesome idea and going to try this. Thanks for sharing