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9 Ways To Make Washing Dishes Easier

Dirty Dish Bin

SUPPLIES
Bin

INSTRUCTIONS
Instead of filling the sink with dirty dishes, place dirty dishes in a bin next to the sink.

Soapy Wash Bin

SUPPLIES
Bin
Hot water
Dish soap

INSTRUCTIONS
Instead of washing dishes one by one with the water running, fill a bin with hot water and a few drops of dish soap and place dirty dishes in the water.

Wear Gloves

SUPPLIES
Rubber gloves
Baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS
Wear gloves so that you can wash dishes with the hottest water possible, which will result in cleaner dishes and less streaks!
Sprinkle baking soda inside gloves to deodorize.

Wash Dishes in Order From Cleanest to Dirtiest

INSTRUCTIONS
Wash glassware first, since it is usually the easiest to clean, and to avoid spreading grease from other dishes.
Wash cutlery next. Since these go in your mouth, they should be extra clean.
Wash plates and bowls next.
Wash pots and pans next, since they may need more time to soak.
Wash cast iron pots and pans last.

Use Cold Water To Clean Dairy and Starches

INSTRUCTIONS
Use cold water to clean dairy and starches off of dishes, since hot water can cause these substances to get gummy and sticky.

Sponge Holder

INSTRUCTIONS
Wring out water completely and store sponge in a sponge holder between uses to prevent mildew.

Oven Rack as Dish Rack

INSTRUCTIONS
If you run out of space in your dish rack, place an oven rack over the sink to use as extra drying space.

Clean Cloudy Glasses with Vinegar

INSTRUCTIONS
When glasses dry cloudy with water spots, use distilled white vinegar to wipe them clean. The vinegar scent will evaporate when dry. 9. Garbage Disposal Freshener Pods

SUPPLIES
1 cup baking soda
½ cup iodized salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
4 tablespoon lemon juice
Silicone mold

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, add baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until all ingredients are blended to a consistency where the mixture will hold its shape when packed down. Add more lemon juice if needed
2. In any mold, pack in the baking soda.
3. Dry for 24 hours. If it still needs time, you can throw it in the fridge for a day to let it settle more.
4. Drop one pod in the disposal and turn on the water and turn on!
5. Store pods in a dry container or ziplock bag.

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