Washing Your Dishes By Hand
Dinner’s over, and there’s a tower of dirty plates and cups which need to be cleaned efficiently. The next steps will show you how to hand-wash your dishes fast and effectively.
Scrape off Food
The sink is your workspace. To prevent a clogged sink, begin by scraping the dishes of food debris with a steel wool ball or wooden spatula. Think of it as a kitchen workout.
Soak and Scrub
All you need to start cleaning the dishes is dish soap, sponge, and drain rack. Fill the tub with two or three squirts of soapy water and let your hand wash items soak. Next, dampen your sponge with warm water and start washing the ‘cleanest’ dishes before moving on to the dirtier pots and pans.
Rinse the Dishes and Dry Them
Once scrubbed, rinse the soap suds off with clean water or completely submerge your dishes for about one minute in hot water. Be sure to frequently change the rinse water, but do not rinse the dishes under running tap water. Finally, set the dishes on a drying rack and store them when dry.
Washing dishes can become a meditative exercise and an enjoyable chore. Find order and beauty in the kitchen with these dishwashing tips.