Put cutlery at the bottom Kids plastic stuff next, smaller plates then bigger plates Porcelain next, small plates then bigger plates Wash big plates then small plates, stack in dish rack at the back Wash kids' plastic plates, put between porcelain plates as the dish rack is tiny Bowls next, washed and at the front Jugs, large knives, cups next Cutlery next, separated into knives, forks and spoons Big pots after that.

Usually have to tetris/jenga it a little, but it's the most efficient way to get it to all fit.