Dishwashing is made a lot easier by having the rightdishwashing supplieson hand and washing them in the correct order.
You’ll save time and you won’t end up with a greasy residue on the final items.
Stack the dishes in preparation for washing.
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Soak Stuck-on Food
Set aside any dishes with stuck- on food.
Run a little water with a few drops of dishwashing liquid to pre-soak items that need this treatment.
you’ve got the option to also replace hot water in the sink as it cools.
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Tip
Do not soak a dish that is made of aluminum.
Doing so can darken the finish.
Add dish soap to the water in the amount recommended on the instruction label.
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Wearingrubber cleaning gloveswhile hand washing dishes can allow you to wash with slightly hotter water.
This allows them to soak a bit before washing.
Wash one item at a time under the soapy water using asponge or scrubber.
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Check for spots before transferring to the rinse basin.
Wash knives one by one and place them carefully in the drying rack.
Keep an eye out for when you should change the dishwashing water.
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Change it if it appears greasy or no suds are left.
Wash Pots, Pans, and Cookware
Any cookware with tough foodresidueshould have been soaking already.
Wash the pans thoroughly.
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You do not want any suds remaining.
In some instances, you may have to use a dishtowel.
ensure the towel is clean.
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Change the towel when it becomes damp.
Use a lint-free cloth for drying silverware.
Put Away Dishes
Put all of the dishes, utensils, and cookware away in your cabinets.
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Wipe Down the Sink and Tools
Wipe down the sink, dish drainer, and dishpan.
Wash dirty dishes at least daily if you are handwashing them.
This will prevent food from becoming dried on and hard to wash off.
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you might choose to wash dishes and cookware after each meal or cooking session if you prefer.
Don’t drain until you’re ready for the rinsing stage.
Some cookware should not be fully submerged in water so always check your manufacturer’s recommendation first.
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Trash Talking Important Reasons not to Leave Food in Wastebaskets and Other Integrated Pest Management Tips.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
4 Steps to Food Safety.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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