The 'secret' hidden feature on dishwashers that is leaving people stunned

For many households, dishwashers are considered an essential appliance in our kitchens for keeping dishes, glasses and containers sparkling clean.

Whilst the age-old method of washing up in the sink also gets the job done, running the dishwasher every few days is a major time-saver. And there is now a 'trick' that will make the job even easier, involving a 'secret' feature that can help you fit more items in on the top shelf.

A hack recently revealed on TikTok has left people stunned. A viral clip shared by @hotdogsilly and captioned 'My whole life is a lie,' demonstrated how to modify the top shelf's height of the dishwasher to accommodate taller items.

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Initially unable to shut the drawer with a stemmed wine glass inside, the savvy TikTok user uncovered a hidden solution. By pressing a lever on each side of the shelf, the height was then easily lowered, allowing those tricky tall items to finally fit.

And @Hotdogsilly wasn't alone in her surprise - as evident in the flood of comments. Many were just as shocked at discovering their dishwasher's clever feature, reports the Mirror.

"Ok so this one video proves that the 1,000 hours I have spent here was actually all worth it," enthused a viewer via Tyla. While many were happy with the newfound trick, questions were then raised about how to revert to the original set-up.

"I just tried it and it worked but I don't know how to get it back up there lol," admitted one individual. Another echoed the dilemma: "I did it but how to fix it now, HELP."

It's also been mentioned that not all dishwashers include this nifty feature. One commenter joked: "My dishwasher doesn't have this so I have ordered a new kitchen."