Check the capacity. 'Standard' 60cm wide dishwashers can take 12, 14 or 16 place settings, whilst slimline 45cm models may cater for 7, 8 or 9 place settings. Compact dishwashers tend to be 45 cm wide and can be placed on the worktop or built in, depending on the model. They may take 4, 5 or 6 place settings.

In our opinion, the old fashioned box graters work the best since they are sturdy and offer several different grating sizes.

Potatoes will cook faster if they are soaked in salty water before they are baked