Dishwashers are becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam, but many families still hesitate, asking, "Is it worth the investment?" and "Will it clean Vietnamese dishes well?" Let's have a frank discussion.
3 Key Benefits
1) Saves time: Handwashing dishes takes an average of 30–60 minutes daily. A dishwasher frees up that time for you.
2) Cleaner dishes: Hot water at 60–70°C removes grease and bacteria better than cold water handwashing.
3) Saves water: New models use ~10–12 liters per load—less than the amount of water used for handwashing the same number of dishes.
Reasons for Continued Concern (and Responses)
"Vietnamese dishes have a lot of soup and sticky rice—can a dishwasher clean them?" → Modern dishwashers are more than capable of cleaning thoroughly. The most important factor is a quality dishwashing tablet. Largo tablets contain enzymes that effectively break down rice and starches.
"Can electric rice cooker inserts be washed in a dishwasher?" → Non-stick inserts should be gently hand-washed to protect their coating. Stainless steel/metal components can be safely washed in a dishwasher.
"Are monthly tablet costs high?" → With Largo Classic, the cost is only ~3,800 VND per wash for a full load of dishes—a total of 115,000 VND per month for a family washing one load per day.
Who Should Buy?
- Families with 3 or more members.
- Busy young couples.
- Households with elderly individuals who find handwashing difficult.
- Families who frequently entertain guests and have many dishes per meal.
Who Should Postpone?
- Households with 1–2 people and very few dishes.
- Those without space for a dishwasher in the kitchen.
- Those whose budget is not yet ready (machines range from 8–20 million VND).
Conclusion
For Vietnamese families today, a dishwasher is a worthwhile investment. Operating costs are negligible, and what you save is time and effort—more important than a small electricity and water bill.
👉 When purchasing, remember to buy the complete Largo Combo 3 so that the machine operates optimally from the start.