65% of people wash dishes incorrectly! Find out what's the catch

Washing rules help to effectively deal with simple and complex stains. They minimize the risk of infection from infectious diseases, chemical and food poisoning. They also make the cleaning process simple and easy.

Top 5 common mistakes

What can you do wrong when doing basic washing of dishes? Here are the top 5 common mistakes:

1. Too much detergent. The generous soul of a Russian person does not allow him to put just a drop on a sponge. The result is an excess of surfactants on “cleanly washed” dishes.
2. Wash the pan from the inside only. Men often sin with this, trying to rationalize any activity. As a result, even a new frying pan gradually becomes covered with “armor” of soot on the outside.
3. Lack of care for glassware. A familiar picture from films is a bartender polishing glasses with a rag. These guys know what they're doing! If you let the glass dry naturally after washing, it will leave traces of drops. Over time, they will turn into a layer of cloudy plaque.
4. Using inappropriate equipment. Old rags instead of sponges, hard washcloths and patterned dish brushes - the list goes on. Anything tougher than a typical foam sponge should be used sparingly and only as a last resort. And materials that rot in a humid environment (cotton, for example) are completely prohibited.
5. Scraping dried food. The dirty plate had already dried out - and then you remembered about it.Take your time and fill it with water to loosen anything stuck to it.

Rules

How to properly wash dishes by hand:

• Before washing, all containers must be cleared of food debris. They are thrown into the trash can or toilet. If you don't do this, food will get stuck in the pipe under the sink and cause a clog.
• You cannot wash dishes in bulk; they must be sorted. Greasy plates, pans and pots are washed separately and last. The first to clean are cups, glasses, cutlery, as well as practically clean plates with crumbs.
• Detergents should be used for cleaning. They help wash away stuck pieces of food, dissolve grease and stains.
• To save water, pour it into a large basin and add detergent.
• To save detergent, drop it onto a sponge and foam it. The drop is renewed when the foam stops appearing.
• It is recommended to wash dishes immediately after use. For complex stains, soaking for 8 hours with the addition of cleaning agents is allowed. Otherwise, bacteria actively multiply in leftover food.
• After cleaning in a soapy solution, kitchen utensils must be washed under running water until they are no longer slippery.
• At the final stage, all dishes and the sink are dried. It is best to use an electric dryer. But if it is not there, you can wipe the plates with a towel or place them on a special mesh rack

Stages

When washing dishes, it is important to maintain consistency. There are only 4 stages:

1. Pre-cleaning.
2. The washing up.
3. Rinsing.
4. Drying.

To remove pieces of food, it is best to use a wooden or silicone spatula. Metal objects may leave scratches on the cookware.

Equipment

To wash dishes by hand, you need the following equipment:

• latex gloves;
• foam sponge;
• metal sponge;
• brush.

Gloves protect the skin of your hands from drying out. A foam sponge can be used to remove soft dirt. It also effectively foams the detergent. A metal sponge is used to remove burnt-on pieces of food, and a brush is used to clean bottles, cans and other containers with a narrow bottom.

To wash dishes at home as quickly and comfortably as possible, you can acquire improved equipment:

• brush with detergent reservoir;
• silicone sponges;
• silicone gloves.

The metal sponge should not be used to clean patterned cookware, coated pans, enamel bowls or pans.

Dishwashing detergents

What is the correct way to wash dishes? There are several options - good and bad.

• Detergents and cleaning products for dishes.

Household chemicals make washing dishes much easier. They dissolve grease and stains, are easy to use, and are economical to use. Some types of products contain substances that reduce the negative effects on the skin of the hands. The only negative is that they are difficult to wash off and can remain on the dishes.

Powders are used to remove hard dirt, gels are used to wash soft food debris.

• Folk remedies.

It is recommended to wash dishes for allergy sufferers and small children with dry mustard, laundry soap, and soda. They also do their job well, but are not as convenient to use. Significant advantages - they wash off well, do not harm the environment and health.

• Toilet soap, shampoo.

If your home suddenly runs out of dish detergent, you can replace it with shampoo or soap. You need to apply them to a sponge and foam. Washing powder and soap with a bleaching effect cannot be used for these purposes. And remember: this is a temporary measure.

Complex contaminants

If ordinary traces of food can be removed by simply washing in a soapy solution, then contaminants such as soot and a thick layer of fat require a special approach. How to wash them?

At first glance, washing dishes is a simple task that even a child can handle. However, it is not. There are nuances that need to be taken into account to avoid clogging the sink or suddenly poisoning the whole family. Wash your dishes correctly, and then they will delight you with perfect cleanliness, beautiful shine and safety!