Washing the same plate took 40 seconds using detergent and used one-third of a basin of water, while using a trick only took 20 seconds, saving time and ensuring cleanliness. Let me introduce these tricks to everyone and tell you how to wash dishes efficiently and save water.
Method 1: Do not soak before washing dishes
Do not soak before washing. People often believe that soaking dishes before washing can make them cleaner, but soaking dishes before washing cannot remove oil stains or kill bacteria, and it also wastes water.
Method 2: Use apple cores to remove oil stains
There is often a layer of oil stains at the bottom of the plate, which can be wiped off using apple cores after eating the apple. Then, a small amount of water can be used to clean the plate. Apple cores contain pectin, which can remove grease and can also be used to wipe away kitchen grease in corners.
Method 3: Use baking soda to remove oil stains
Difficult-to-clean oil stains on plates can be wiped with a dishcloth dipped in a little baking soda, and then vigorously scrubbed. After that, rinse the plate with running water. It has been proven that using a wet cloth dipped in baking soda to clean the plate can clean it in 20 seconds.
Method 4: Wash dishes with cucumber or carrot heads
Wipe the plate with cucumber or carrot heads first to remove some of the oil stains, and then rinse with water for easier cleaning.
Method 5: Rinse with running water
It is difficult to clean dishes thoroughly with stagnant water. It needs to be repeated multiple times. Place the dish under running water to rinse. It only takes one or two times to wash off the detergent, saving water and time.
Different materials require different cleaning methods
Enamel tableware: Use a damp cloth dipped in a little baking soda to wipe the tableware, and then rinse with clean water.
Plastic tableware: Clean with bleach mixed with water. After cleaning, it will be clean and transparent, without any residue or discoloration from food.
Porcelain tableware: Toothpaste can be used for cleaning, especially effective for removing tea stains.
Glass tableware: Use leftover tea leaves to clean, which can easily remove oil stains and residues on glass tableware.
Tips for saving water while washing dishes
Wipe before washing to save water; first wipe off the oil stains on the tableware, then wash with hot water, and finally rinse with clean water. This method is faster and more water-saving than using cold water and detergent, and it also causes less damage to the skin.
