Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Using Less Soap
I have never liked filling the sink with soapy water and later filling the other side with clean water when i wash dishes. Yes, I know some people really like that because their dishes soak and then they claim it's easier to wash off. That may very well be, but I have never liked filling it. It always seemed a waste of water plus, later I'd look at what was in the sink with my dishes and get really grossed out.
My method, for a few years, has been simply to clean my plate off, throw out any liquids left in my glass, and giving a quick rinse before applying soap to the sponge and washing the dish. This method, although it's much easier, is fairly wasteful when it comes to both water and soap.
In looking for ways to use less soap, I have decided to go back to the way I used to wash dishes, when I still lived with my mom. This is what she would do:
A small plastic container of hot soapy water is all you really need to do a full sinkload of dishes. Your dishes might require some pre-rinsing, but for the most part, the soapy water within the sponge will be enough to pre-rinse and clean your dish, especially if you employ Tammy's tip, too.
Another good thing about this is that when you're done with the little tub of hot soapy water, you have a container in which to place the sponge afterwards, to drip into and dry out without spending money on pricier "soap stations" that do the same thing. :)
I can't imagine why I ever began doing it the other way when I have known about this for a long time. The ways of the previous generations sometimes are still the best!
For more kitchen tips and great recipes, visit Tammy's Recipes.
My method, for a few years, has been simply to clean my plate off, throw out any liquids left in my glass, and giving a quick rinse before applying soap to the sponge and washing the dish. This method, although it's much easier, is fairly wasteful when it comes to both water and soap.
In looking for ways to use less soap, I have decided to go back to the way I used to wash dishes, when I still lived with my mom. This is what she would do:
- Add a few drops (depending on how concentrated your dish soap is) soap into small plastic tub.
- Add hot water to fill (for a full sinkload).
- Soak or dip your sponge into the hot soapy water and start washing your dishes!
A small plastic container of hot soapy water is all you really need to do a full sinkload of dishes. Your dishes might require some pre-rinsing, but for the most part, the soapy water within the sponge will be enough to pre-rinse and clean your dish, especially if you employ Tammy's tip, too.
Another good thing about this is that when you're done with the little tub of hot soapy water, you have a container in which to place the sponge afterwards, to drip into and dry out without spending money on pricier "soap stations" that do the same thing. :)
I can't imagine why I ever began doing it the other way when I have known about this for a long time. The ways of the previous generations sometimes are still the best!
For more kitchen tips and great recipes, visit Tammy's Recipes.