Forks Up Or Down, Plastic Cups Top Or Bottom, How To Load A Dishwasher Properly [VIDEOS]

Forks handle up or down, knives up, down or staggered in both directions, plastic cups bottom rack or top?  How does one load a dishwasher properly?

I thought I knew until I started thinking about it after a family gathering one night.  Do spoons get cleaner if the spoon part is up or down?  Same with knives.  So like everyone one else these days, I hit the internet to find out.

I found a couple of videos that will not only teach you how to load a dishwasher properly, but give you tips on water temperature, plastic placement and what part your garbage disposal plays in the workings of your dishwasher.

How To Load A Dishwasher from Clean My Space

How To Load A Dishwasher From Consumer Reports