To keep your dishes clean and tidy, pay attention to the following 3 steps:
Remove all leftover food
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Before washing the dishes, remove all the leftover food from the plates, bowls, and pans into the trash. This action only takes a few seconds but will help make the dishwashing process faster and cleaner.
Wearing dishwashing gloves
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Wearing gloves is essential, especially during the cold winter months. It will protect your hands and prevent slipping dishes. Gloves also allow you to use hot water for dishwashing. If they have a rubbery smell, sprinkle some baking soda between uses.
Sort dishes and utensils
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Sort the utensils to be washed based on their size and level of grease. Prioritize washing items with less grease. For food containers, pots, or utensils made of bamboo or wood that are prone to mold, soaking them in hot water for about 5 minutes will help remove excess grease, making the dishwashing process faster and more efficient.
Dilute dishwashing liquid
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Do not pour dishwashing liquid directly into the dishes or onto the dishcloth. Dilute the dishwashing liquid with water at a ratio of 2:8. Combining the diluted dishwashing liquid with a dishcloth that produces high foam will save water while ensuring quick and effective dishwashing without the dish being affected by excessive detergent residue.
Choose the best tools
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Choose a dishcloth that creates foam quickly, as it will be very useful. With a small amount of dishwashing liquid and a dishcloth that produces high foam, you can wash a large number of dishes at once, ensuring they are clean and saving a significant amount of time.