5 OF THE BEST POSH WASHERS

Miele Semi-integrated XXL, £2,250, miele.co.uk

HigHly economical to run (this dishwasher is 20 per cent more energy -efficient than the top A+++ efficiency rating), this can be controlled from your smartphone.

Four interior lED lights illuminate your crockery. The racks have flexible elements and silicone pads to hold everything in place. The door has a patented motor which opens and closes it automatically.

Samsung DW60J9970BB Chef Collection WaterWall, £999, johnlewis.com

DEsignED with the help of top chefs, this impressive appliance uses a sweeping ‘wall’ of jet-powered water to clean. individual water pressures and temperatures can be set for different ‘zones’ of the dishwasher, too. Cutlery can be laid flat for better cleaning.

Fisher & Paykel Single, Wide DishDrawer, £1,459, johnlewis.com

CHoosE a huge single dishwasher drawer from the F&P range like this one, a set of smaller double drawers, or stack as many as you like, a la Marina Fogle. This model pulls open like a drawer at waist height for easy loading and has space for nine place settings.

Smeg DF6FABR2 Freestanding Dishwasher, £649, currys.co.uk

iF you love the Fifties vibe of the iconic smeg fridge, you’ll be thrilled with this (pictured above). More about looks than gadgets and gimmicks, this freestanding, decorative dishwasher, available in a glossy cream, black or red finish, can carry 13 place settings. Bosch SKS62E22EU Compact, £424, currys.co.uk PErFECT if you’re short on space but love to host parties, this smart counter-top dishwasher can handle six place settings at a time. it has a speed function which allows it to run through a full cycle in a flash. it’s also incredibly quiet.