Sponge, rag, brush - what a housewife should have in her arsenal for washing dishes

Proper and systematic care of dishes is very important. These simple actions give the housewife the opportunity to preserve the consumer qualities of household utensils for as long as possible and extend their service life. And the most important thing is to protect the health of your family.

Rules for washing different types of dishes by hand

The most modern housewives install efficient dishwashers in their kitchens, which help keep dishes in perfect order. However, not every family can afford such expensive equipment. And some housewives, especially if there are only two or three people in the family, do not consider it necessary to run a machine for three plates. Therefore, washing dishes by hand is a generally accepted care practice.

However, there are several important rules that it is highly advisable to follow when washing dishes. They are simple, and their implementation will not be difficult for even the busiest or inexperienced girls:

1. Wash dishes immediately after using them. Otherwise, food residues will stick to the plates and will be more difficult to remove.
2. Don't stack dirty plates. This will lead to contamination of external surfaces and will add more work to you.
3. If plates and cups are left in the sink due to simple lack of time, soak them in hot water with a good detergent before washing. The process will be easier, but it will take a little longer.
4. If the cup contained beaten eggs or scrambled eggs, wash it first in cold water and then bring it to perfection in hot water. Otherwise, the egg white will undergo denaturation, which will complicate the task.
5. First, wash the least dirty dishes - saucers, bread plates, teaspoons and cups. Fatty plates and pans are dealt with last.
6. Use proven, guaranteed safe detergents.
7. Running water is used only for rinsing. When washing with the product, close the drain hole of the sink.

Attention! Hand washing dishes requires hot water. It is easier to wash greasy dishes if you add a little vinegar to the water, use soda or mustard powder.

There are several secrets to caring for enamel cookware. The coating of a saucepan, for example, darkens after prolonged use. You can get rid of such darkening with the help of “Persoli” - this is a laundry bleach. The product should be placed in hot water poured into a pan at the rate of one tablet (or teaspoon of powder) per liter of water and boil for one hour. After this, the water must be drained and the pan thoroughly rinsed.

When caring for enamel pots and cups, follow a few rules:

• Do not place a hot pan in a wet sink or on a cold stand - the enamel may crack;
• do not place an empty saucepan on a hot stove - for the same reason;
• Do not pour cold water into a hot container;
• Do not clean enamel-coated dishes with metal scrapers, brushes or hard sponges.

Attention! Take special care when washing glassware. Even tempered glass can break, and if the temperature change is too sudden, the dish or cup will not withstand it either.

What cleaning products should every housewife have?

To care for kitchen utensils, just one rag is not enough. It is advisable to collect a whole arsenal of funds. Typically it includes:

• special detergents;
• sponges, brushes, napkins;
• scrapers for thickened fat in a frying pan - even using widely advertised products, it can be difficult to remove;
• home, folk remedies.

Homemade “chemicals” are the most accessible products for any housewife, and they are also very cheap. When using them, exact dosage is not required. But the main thing is that every housewife has them in her closet. These are the well-known vinegar, soda, salt and laundry soap. As for soap, it is worth keeping in mind: it is slightly toxic, and therefore the cups must be rinsed thoroughly.

Mustard powder is also used when washing greasy dishes. This remedy is not as well known as soda, but its effectiveness is no less.

Choosing the best brush and sponge for dishes

In home improvement stores you can find a huge number of dishwashing products and accessories. In addition to chemistry, the housewife will need “tools”. Everything is clear with sponges; they are sold in packs of several pieces and differ only in size and color. You can only use them at work if the contamination is not very strong.

Viscose napkins are useful for table care - they absorb moisture well. Many housewives like brushes with a container for detergent and a convenient dispenser. Well, you can do without a wooden spatula, although in many cases it comes in handy.

Of particular interest are dish cloths that have an abrasive effect. With their help, even the most difficult stains can be easily removed.

You will need rubber gloves - they will help maintain your manicure. A kitchen towel comes in handy for wiping freshly washed plates and cups.

The process of washing dishes by hand is not very pleasant. But if you approach the matter correctly, there will be less labor and time spent, and the result will please you.