Kichwit Dishwasher Magnet Clean Dirty Sign Indicator with Running and Empty Options, Works on All Dishwashers, Non-Scratch Strong Magnetic Backing, Residue Free Adhesive Included, 4 Inch, Silver

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This clever device could honestly be the star of its own dishwasher soap opera - "As the Dishwasher Turns" - where our hero, the indicator, battles the forces of confusion and chaos in the kitchen. It's truly a must-have for anyone who's tired of guessing games. 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. With the vinyl still on its carrier paper, lay it on the magnet and line it up so the top and left side of the sheet is perfectly lined up to the magnet sheet.

If your Cricut has a dial for the materials setting then change it to Custom. From the materials selection screen, type in magnet to narrow the selection then select printable magneticsheet. The name of this material can (and has) change over time in Design Space — just look for a magnetic material that uses the fine point blade and a single cut until you know your own materials. In other words, err on the side of under-cutting vs. over-cutting. This setting uses the fine point blade. The Avery brand of printable magnet plus the two layers of vinyl took four passes. Your specific materials may vary. Hours later, person B finishes her bowl of ice creamand decides to be proactive and load it in the dishwasher. Plus, she spies a few used cups lying around to add to the mix. Since it’s getting pretty full, she decides to run it.EASY SLIDING MECHANISM & MULTIPURPOSE: With an advance engineering that provides perfect slide tension for consistent, even glide experience across the sign. It can be used as a signage in the kitchen at home, office, restaurant or in any place with dishes to wash or clean. Start with the magnet that you still have affixed to your cutting mat (that is now covered with vinyl or that you painted) and your cut vinyl that should already have the transfer tape applied from Step 1. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. In the picture above, I trimmed around the word “dirty” so I could see that corner of my work surface and I trimmed along the entire side (hidden under the tape in the above picture) to help me align this layer. 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!

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. Whoever empties the dishwasher moves the magnet to the left side of the dishwasher and flips the magnet over so the word dirty is on top. You can pre-paint the magnet sheet on the printable side. For example: Use a couple of different colors of spray paint for some creative coloring.

Make the Clean and Dirty Dishwasher Magnet by Hand

These steps are to make four magnets from a single sheet: one for me then the rest will be given as gifts to those who said, “That magnet on your dishwasher is brilliant!” About the Cut Design 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. Person A walks into the kitchen, perplexed at why the dishwasher is running again. Person B clarifies that she had no idea it was already clean…no green light…not totally full…andthey simultaneously shake their heads at their crossed wires and their doubly cleaned dishes. Sigh. And that’s the second time this week! 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.

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.

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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. I remember as a kid hating it when my mom asked me to wash the dishes. I’d say, “Give me any other chore! I’ll do the laundry, I’ll sweep the kitchen, I’ll vacuum, but PLEASE don’t make me do the dishes again!” 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! The printable magnetic sheets in this project can be used in an inkjet printer. You can then print the design from the PDF in my resource library directly onto the magnet sheets. The PDF has the outlines for the design, then you can paint the parts of the design the colors you prefer. The magnetic sheets are easy to cut with an X-Acto knife or a pair of scissors. 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!