Earlier, I mentioned how dishwashing is a never ending chore.  I also gave you a tip for keeping up with the dishes.  Now I want to tell you about what I believe is a must have kitchen tool or gadget, the dishwashing brush.
Whether you’re handwashing your dishes or even if you’re putting them into the dishwasher, there are some foods that are tough to get off your dishes.  Eggs, spaghetti, and cheese are coming to mind.  These foods require a little more elbow grease to remove them.  The dishwasher brush makes cleaning your dishes easier.
The dishwasher brush I have is …read more

Dishes and laundry are never ending chores. Just when you think you’ve finished the chore, someone eats a bowl of cereal or changes their clothes.

To help keep up with the dishes, try this tip. As soon as the dishwasher is done washing the dishes, unload the dishes and put them away. This will allow you to put the new dirty dishes inside without cluttering up your sink and making a big mess. When I follow this tip, my kitchen stays cleaner and it leaves me not as stressed. And now, your family has no excuse …read more

For the past 10 years, I have owned a dishwasher.  And now, I can’t imagine my life without one. 
At first, I was clueless on how to load my dishwasher.  lol  I guess I wasn’t truly clueless.  I was just hesitant because I thought I wouldn’t do it right and the dishes wouldn’t be cleaned properly. 
Long gone are those days of worry and hesitation.  I’ll put just about anything in the dishwasher now.   Here’s a few of the things I have put into a dishwasher.  Of course, most things I would recommend on the top rack only.
1)  Bottles and sippy cups …read more

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 …read more

 
Tip #1: White vinegar acts as a spot remover in your dishwasher. Just add it to the compartment as you would a commercial spot remover. I’ve also found that it will get rid of the chemical smell that some dishwasher detergents leave on glasses and dishes.
Tip #2: When hand-washing greasy pots and pans, toss in a tablespoon of white vinegar with the detergent, and wash as usual. It helps to dissolve the grease, making wash-up faster and your hands less greasy.
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