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asked Jul 16, 2022 in Dishwashing by Mike83 (2.1k points)

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My brother (10 years old) never washes his dishes, and I have to wash it for him. How do I tell him that he's old enough to wash his own dishes?

asked Jul 16, 2022 in Dishwashing by BruceB (2.8k points)

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Can you use too much soap when hand washing dishes?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by LuminousSculptor (2.9k points)

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When washing dishes by hand, is it best to rinse the dishes with hot or cold water?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by Ghost (3.3k points)

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Can I wash dishes in cold water?

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by Howard Hamilton (3.1k points)

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I have not used my dishwasher in 2 years. Should it still work okay after being dried out? I am wondering if it might leak.

asked Jul 15, 2022 in Dishwashing by liite123 (4.1k points)

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What tool do you use to wash dishes with, and why?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Dishwashing by NebulaEnigma (3.4k points)

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My wife is not washing the dishes. How can I approach her with this issue? Do I need to be confrontational?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Dishwashing by Bex111 (3.4k points)

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How do you clean a kettle that has boiled dry?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Dishwashing by Bloomin Scarper (3.4k points)

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What are some dishwashers so powerful that are actually capable of cleaning without soap?

asked Jul 14, 2022 in Dishwashing by Bob Rathbone (1.4k points)

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Should I wash my family members dishes? Dinner dishes I’m fine with washing, like, whatever. I even wash my own dishes and let them dry! But my older sis, her daughter, and my parents will leave their dishes in the sink and expect ME to wash them.

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by handcraft (2.6k points)

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What are the benefits of washing dishes? Why is it considered to be a relaxing activity, even when there is a lot of work to be done at home (e.g., cooking)?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by gint (4.0k points)

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Why are the dishes still wet 24 hours after placing them in a dish rack?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by acerpalmatum (2.5k points)

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Why is it that my dishwasher can't remove tea stains from cups, but a small bit of rubbing with a dish sponge takes them off easily enough?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by pristineundertaker (2.5k points)

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Is it okay to put wooden utensils in the dishwasher?

asked Jul 13, 2022 in Dishwashing by DeeCee (3.3k points)

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I have a ceramic coffee mug that had mold in it. I set it aside, walked off, and hubby put it in the dish washer. Did the dishwasher kill the mold or did I just contaminate a whole lot of dishes?

asked Jul 12, 2022 in Dishwashing by Edwardvaughn_5 (2.8k points)

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Where did the tradition in which people without money to pay their restaurant bills come to wash dishes come from? Does this still happen today?

asked Jul 12, 2022 in Dishwashing by Cifu (5.2k points)

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Is it okay to wash your hands in kitchen sink washwater with the dishes (cleaning, hygiene, convenience, cooking)?

asked Jul 12, 2022 in Dishwashing by LuminousMystic (3.1k points)

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Why do people wash raw chicken with dish soap before cooking? I keep seeing people post doing it. Is it a joke?

asked Jul 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by jordon20187 (4.0k points)

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Why do some people use rubber gloves while washing dishes by hand, but others don't bother with them at all? What's the difference between using or not using them for those who do use them?

asked Jul 11, 2022 in Dishwashing by limestone cowboy (3.1k points)