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Tips for getting the job done in record time
When the lazy, hazy days of summer are in full swing, it's
natural to want to give household chores short shrift. Who
wants to spend time doing dishes when the outdoors beckons?
“While it's tempting to stock up on paper and
plastic dinnerware, it's not necessarily the best solution,” says
Nancy Bock, Vice President of Education at The Soap and Detergent
Association. “In addition to environmental concerns
and the extra expense involved in purchasing these disposable
products, pots and pans still need to be cleaned!” So
here are some tips for getting those dishes done at warp
speed.
In the dishwasher:
- Load promptly. Make it a habit to put dirty dishes
into the dishwasher as you use them. It gets clutter off
the counter and keeps the process from becoming overwhelming.
- Follow the directions on the automatic dish
detergent label so you use only as much detergent as is
necessary to clean your dishes.
By hand:
- Preplan. Dishwashing is
easier if food doesn't have a chance to dry on the
dishes. So, when cooking or baking, fill the sink with
dish soap and hot water before you start. When you finish
with a pot, pan or utensil, put it directly in the water.
- Presoak so it's easier to remove burned-on
stains and cooked-on soils. This gives the detergent's
ingredients time to break down soils. As a result, it'll
minimize the amount of detergent required and the scrubbing
time needed.
- Use hot water when washing dishes by hand. The
hot water helps cut grease and lift dirt away, which reduces
scrubbing time. If you have sensitive hands, wear a pair
of rubber gloves.
- Air-dry your dishes. It's a time-saver.
To learn more about products formulated to clean dishes by
hand, check out The Soap and Detergent Association's
new Dish Care Fact Sheet. To download it, visit http://www.cleaning101.com/files/dish-care-fact-sheet.pdf.
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