I keep a dishpan with soap and water in my sink and first put dishes in there to soak. Once that fills up, I transfer them to the dishwasher. I don’t think this method adds too much extra water to the process.
There’s people (me, for one) who need the sink for other things (fetching tap water, cleaning countertops, cleaning pots / pans). Also, each to their own but I find it gross to have anything dirty in the sink for extended durations. Yes, also dirty dishwater.
I keep a dishpan with soap and water in my sink and first put dishes in there to soak. Once that fills up, I transfer them to the dishwasher. I don’t think this method adds too much extra water to the process.
There’s people (me, for one) who need the sink for other things (fetching tap water, cleaning countertops, cleaning pots / pans). Also, each to their own but I find it gross to have anything dirty in the sink for extended durations. Yes, also dirty dishwater.