Have you ever stood over your sink thinking this process will never end and that there is no way that crusted burnt cheese is ever coming off of this pan? If you have answered yes – then you have found your solution in these 7 proven tips to handle dirty dishes.
You will no longer have to just live with these issues and avoid cooking because of this disgusting and dreaded after meal chore.
With these tips, you will enjoy cooking again and not think twice about the dish pile!
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Solution 1 – New Dish Pods
By switching to these Cascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Pods, you will no longer think that your dishwasher is broken.
In fact, these pods make you think that you actually purchased a new dishwasher.
My Grandma Joan actually was going to get a new dishwasher last year, and I said I think it is your detergent.
Lo and behold, she switched to Cascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Pods and never replaced her machine.
The pods smell amazing and to be honest they are not the cheapest option, but they are well worth the investment. You will no longer have to rewash dirty dishes or worry about the disgusting film on your glassware.
Solution 2 – Your Dishwasher
Okay, so I know that I said that the Cascade Pods were going to be the answer you needed; however, things do go wrong and need to be replaced.
For instance, my dishwasher crashed and was dripping water into the playroom a month before I was expected to deliver little Tessa.
Sheer panic set in during the nesting stage of pregnancy – dishwasher down! How will I ever make it?
In all honesty, you can survive without a dishwasher.
Survive -what a word – but that doesn’t seem to be what we really want to do. Magazine headlines aren’t featuring survive as a key advertising term.
We want to enjoy being in the kitchen and not feel stuck there.
Stuck standing over the sink – one dish at a time – one spoon at a time – one pan at a time! No one loves – well most people don’t love washing dirty dishes after they just ate.
Personally, I want to head to the couch and just get vertical after I eat! Not to say that I am a big eater, well to say that I am a big eater, um okay – I like food!
So with a month left in my pregnancy, I didn’t sleep so I researched. I pained over the dishwasher like it was the biggest life decision I was making. Ridiculously, I acted like it was the sole appliance I would use once the baby would arrive.
All night, I dug deep finding out the details.
After a few sleepless nights, I gathered the data. Then, I finally drove to Best Buy with my screaming toddler and purchased it.
The Fine Appliance Find
It was a vision in stainless steel – a product that seemed like a dream that I had to have and let me tell you, it is wonderful!
Also, the GE Dishwasher is stainless steel inside and out and it has a special bottle cleaning feature, that is extremely handy.
The dishwasher is really quite amazing and Best Buy is always having deals on the GE brand. They will deliver and install it too, which was definitely convenient.
For one other kitchen update, check out this post.
On a side note, the bottle cleaning feature is still beneficial for water bottles now that my girls are no longer using baby bottles.
Overall, this is quite the machine and really does help solve a lot of your dishwashing issues as it tackles stained dirty dishes and dries them with care.
Solution 3 – Dawn Powerwash
If you really want a quicker method to washing those pots and pans as you go through the cooking process. This product is fabulous.
In fact, I did an entire ode to its power.
It is just as easy as its name. You simply spray the product on your dishes, wait a few minutes and wipe it down.
The solution also smells great too!
This product lasts a long time, and it really is quite the $5 investment to quicken the dishwashing process.
Solution 4 – Scrubbing Pads
Okay, so there are sometimes those really cheesy, crusty, or even moments of failed cooking attempts that need more than just soap.
Those moments and yes, I have had my share, need a scrubbing pad.
With these two options, you will be set if you run into these cooking blunders.
Having these products under the sink will save you time and effort. Lessening the scrub time, you will get to your moment of relaxation sooner.
Solution 5 – Drying Rack
This roll-up dish drying rack is quite the steal and a multipurpose item for your kitchen. Even if you don’t need a drying rack, this particular item can be used as a produce drying rack, an extra prep counter, a place to put hot pans, and more.
There are several other types of drying racks out there. With all of these options, the ones that are over the sink allow for a cleaner dish and less standing water.
These over the sink options are a space-saving solution and perfect for multiple items.
For other countertop solutions, check out this post for ways to find more counter space in any size kitchen.
Solution 6 – Use Your Dishwasher More
Furthermore, other reasons to use the dishwasher would be that you can use it for more than just the dishes.
You can actually stick your sponges, plastic toys, combs, manicure items, bathroom loofahs, and bathroom mesh puffs right into the dishwasher.
When I am doing a deep clean of the bathroom, I usually stick these odds and ends into the dishwasher at the same time.
It is a great way to disinfect these types of products and to save money by just washing them instead of purchasing new ones.
Just remember that these items must stay on the top rack of your dishwasher.
Solution 7 – More Dishwasher Safe Finds
You could say I stuff my dishwasher and run it on the heavy setting quite often. I am definitely guilty of putting everything I possibly can into it.
If I have one kitchen purchasing requirement, it is that the product can be washed in the dishwasher. If it can’t be, I normally don’t purchase it.
Pots and Pans
All of these can easily go into the dishwasher. Yes, that’s right the dishwasher.
Think eggs for breakfast – pan no problem!
Dishes and Glassware
Gadgets and More
Get these great finds and then just use the dishwasher to avoid the cleanup process! One less dish or gadget to scrub down in the sink!
Don’t forget to check the label for dishwasher safe for all of your future kitchen purchases. This is the key to an easier cleanup process.
Down to the Last Dish
So that’s all on the pile of dirty dishes. You can use any of these solutions as a way to end the sink chaos. Now, you can quickly start enjoying more time for yourself!
The dishes are done!
& Remember
Start with the Bed,
Juliet
