{"id":384601,"date":"2022-03-01T14:15:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T14:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=384601"},"modified":"2024-10-08T06:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T11:03:49","slug":"how-to-hand-wash-dishes-the-right-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-hand-wash-dishes-the-right-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash Dishes by Hand the Right Way"},"content":{"rendered":"With the widespread use of dishwashers, hand-washing dishes<\/a> has become something of a lost art. But if you don't have a dishwasher, or own pieces that aren't dishwasher safe, hand-washing is an important skill to master. Here's how to wash dishes by hand, so plates, glassware and pots and pans all sparkle.\r\n

Use a Dish Bin<\/h2>\r\nStacking dirty dishes in the sink makes for an intimidating pile. It also keeps you from being able to use the sink to scrub and soak your dishes. Instead, invest in a dish bin to hold your dirty dishes on the counter. (This dish bin<\/a> is collapsible so you can tuck it away when not in use.) You'll have a place for the dirty dishes and an open sink for clean water.\r\n

Plan Your Attack<\/h2>\r\n

You\u2019ll want to clean things in this order: cleanest to dirtier to oh-my-gosh-this-is-absolutely-horrendous. Wash glasses first: If you wait until later, they\u2019ll be coated in grease. Once you get the glassware out of the way, tackle the forks and spoons. Then move on to plates and bowls, doing the pots and pans last.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

Wash with Hot Water<\/h2>\r\nFill your sink with hot water and a squirt of dish soap. (Don't overdo it on soap, though.) Either way, be sure to use hot water. It sanitizes dishes and is less likely to cause spots and streaks when the dishes dry. If it's too hot, just wear dish gloves<\/a>.\r\n

Invest in Good Tools<\/h2>\r\n\"Dish\r\n\r\nTo get the job done, you'll need a quality dish sponge or cloth. Among our favorite dish sponges is the Scrunge sponge<\/a>. It has a durable scrubbing surface on one side for stuck-on food and a soft side for more delicate dishes.\r\n\r\nIf you prefer a dish cloth, check out super absorbent Swedish dishcloths<\/a> or quick-drying microfiber cloths<\/a>. Just remember to wash your dish cloths and replace sponges<\/a> regularly\u2014washing dishes with a cloth or sponge that's covered in bacteria is counterproductive!\r\n\r\nBe sure to keep a good bottle brush<\/a> on hand to wash reusable water bottles or baby bottles, too. Find all the dishwashing products<\/a> our editors recommend.\r\n

Extra Tips for Washing Dishes<\/h2>\r\n\"Dish\r\n