Dishwasher is a brilliant and convenient tool for every family. It saves out time in dish washing. However, sometimes we still need to clean dish by hand. In that case, it will be more effective if you use some handy tools like luffa, silicone sponges and other dish scrubbers.

In this post, I would like share some tips about how to wash dishes with or without dishwasher. Hope you like it.

Part 1. How to do cleansing with dishwasher

If you use dishwasher, then you have no need of dish scrubber like silicone sponges. You just need to set up your machine correctly. Here are some tips for reference. 

Tip 1. Load the Dishwasher Right

Scraping large food pieces off dishes before placing them in the dishwasher allows the unit to do a better job of cleaning. It's also most efficient to load the dishwasher completely full without overcrowding it. Placing dishes on top of each other prevents the unit from cleaning as thoroughly as it should. You also want to make sure to angle bowls, plates, and cups so that the dirtiest side of each is exposed to the water spray. Large items like trays and pans should go in the back. Be certain not to overload the silverware holder either.

Tip 2. Water Temperature and Cycle Settings

Since hot water cleans dishes better than cold water does, set the temperature between 120 and 125 degrees before starting a new load. You can test the water temperature by running water from the sink for approximately 10 seconds. Running your dishwasher at night after the lights and heat or air conditioning turns off allows it to consume less energy.

 

Note: Be sure to choose the correct cycle based on what you are washing and how stained it is. Normal or heavy cycles work for most loads, although you may occasionally need to use delicate for fragile items. When the dishwasher has completed the wash cycle, select the air-dry option over the heat-dry option to save electricity.

Part 2. How to do cleansing without dishwasher

For hand washing, you can use some tips to make this job easy and effective. Tools like drying rack, drying mat and silicone sponge.

If you just has one sink, you’ll need to make sure that you don’t let dishes pile up too high, otherwise washing dishes will be quite difficult. However, if this is the case, you can use a large drying rack and a bucket to utilize as a makeshift second sink. It may also be helpful to have a drying mat, which is very inexpensive and takes up virtually no room in your cabinet.

Tip 1. Begin by setting up your drying rack, mat and dish scrubber appropriately, and filling your sink up about a quarter- to half-way up with hot soapy water. Place all your dishes on one side of the sink, and the other will be where the clean dishes go: You don’t want to mix these up.

Tip 2. Start with the cups

They are the bulkiest, and usually contain the least amount of bacteria. Dunk each in the soapy water, wash with dish brush cleaner and set in the drying rack. Do about 5 at a time, and then rinse all of them at once. This will speed up the process, and the faucet won’t always be running. If you are using one, place all the cups on the drying mat once they are rinsed. After you are finished with the cups, you’ll still have the entire rack to work with.

Tip 3. Plates and bowls
These carry a decent amount of bacteria, which is why you want to wash them after the cups (so you aren’t spreading bacteria). Wash as many as you can before rinsing them, but your rack will soon fill up. Then, rinse with low-pressure water as you go, and try to keep the temperature as high as possible. End by cleaning all the utensils with silicone sponge, and you’re finished!