Where are you living that the unit doesn't come with a dishwasher? I've been all over Houston, on the rich side and the poor side, and I've never seen a unit that doesn't at least have one of those bargain basement whirlpools.

If you're paying rent, it is expected that a dishwasher is included in the cost of your rent. If it's not, you need to find a place that provides basic appliances. It is the landlord's responsibility to provide a dishwasher, not yours.

If you're paying rent, you'd think the unit would just come with the kitchen basics.

Do you have a refrigerator, at least? A stove? Or is your landlord making you use a shared root cellar and chimney fire?

Because in order to sanitize, the water temperature needs to be above 60°C/140°F. It is impossible to get the water that hot when hand washing. You would burn yourself immediately.

Because the machine is generally more reliable at doing it in a more sanitary way. People often cut corners when doing it manually.

This old wives' tale objectively untrue and has already been debunked. It is impossible use less water than a dishwasher, no matter how you wash the dishes. Like I said, Technology Connections already tested this.

There is nothing more frustrating than being told I'm wrong when I know for a fact that I'm right, and even have proof. Hive mind mentality drives me crazy sometimes.