Clean as You Go
January 22, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Cleaning, Dishwashing
I really don’t like the after dinner clean up. All the spills, dribbles, dishes, wiping things down, putting things away . . . you get the idea. This is why I clean as I go.
As I’m cooking, I try to keep up with what I’m using. When I’m done with an ingredient, I try to put it back. When I’m done with the mixing spoons, knives, or other dishes, I try to put them into the dishwasher or hand wash them.
I realize that some more complicated recipes don’t allow this type of clean up, but I try to clean before the meal time as much as possible. Then after dinner, I can finish up the little bit of cleaning that’s left, turn on the dishwasher, and spend time with the family.
Do you try to clean as you go?
image by Karen
I definitely clean as I go! To make it even easier, when I start the meal I fill my sink with hot soapy water. All dishes go in as they are used. While I’m waiting for something (simmering, baking etc) I load the now pre-rinsed dishes in the dishwasher or hand wash as needed.
The only drawback is my sink only has one side, and inevitably I fill the sink with soapy water when I’ve got pasta to drain!