Totally get that duct tape save! My cooler hinge cracked last summer on a fishing trip, and I used tape to keep it shut for three days. Even after rain soaked the tape, it held strong and kept the ice from melting. I've tried bungee cords before, but they can snap back and hurt you if you're not careful. Duct tape molds to the shape and just sticks, no matter what. What kind of tape did you use for your fix?

Fell for the dishwasher rinsing thing for years. My old laundry routine was probably just creating modern art out of soap scum.