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What does your typical glass count look like? Sizing a countertop dishwasher for wine & barware

Hey everyone,

I’m a design engineering student designing a compact/countertop dishwasher specifically engineered for delicate glassware (tall stems, thin crystal, barware) where space and height clearance are the main constraints.

To size the internal chamber and rack layout, I need real-world usage numbers:

  1. Daily routine: How many people drink wine/cocktails regularly in your household, and how many glasses do you use on an average night?
  2. Hosting peaks: When hosting, how many guests do you serve, and how many glasses are in circulation at peak (including wine/cocktail swaps)?
  3. Delicate items: Do you regularly use extra-tall stems, spirit glasses (Glencairn, cordial), or decanters that need cleaning?
  4. Barware: Would you put metal tools (shakers, strainers, spoons, tongs) in a compact unit, or do you always hand-wash them?
  5. Current blocker: What stops you from using your standard dishwasher today—vertical clearance, breakage risk, water spots, or detergent damage?

Drop your numbers below. Thanks for the feedback!





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