Simple kitchen tips
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Clean as you go is something one of my bosses taught me to save time. I used to save it all up until the end and then would get frustrated at how much work had to be done, but she told me to just put things away as I use them and it's easier afterward.
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That's interesting - I've always tended to find the opposite is true. I'd rather do all the cleaning at once rather than keep stopping to clean stuff. If I start to run out of space then I'll stop and clean everything I need in a single hit.
If "cleaning" simply means putting stuff in the dishwasher then I'd agree - get it out of the way to free up the space.
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Yes, cleaning means putting the olive oil back in the cabinet, adding the mixing bowl to the dishwasher, putting away the spices, etc... Not wash a dish then a minute later wash the next one.
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I try to keep my kitchen clean but often fail during periods where I use it for something else and fail to clean up properly. I use the "clean as one goes" principle often but if I've co-opted the space for something else this can throw a spanner in the works, so to speak.
As for cleaning and dishes. I don't bother with a dishwasher. Waste of electricity and special detergents. Hot water mixed with salt and soaking time works fine. This applies to dishes as well as mopping the floor. I used to use detergents, and strong alcohol, but I've found that a cheap and reliable way is just to use hot water, salt, and time. So the process of cleaning dishes is the same process of cleaning dirty floors and counter-tops. Apply hot water infused with sodium, and wait. Then apply some pressure to get things clean. It works good because the hot water and sodium do the majority of the work.
I also use (when I remember) a "soaking glass" for utensils. If they were used to eat/spread a non-fat or low fat substance (such as ketchup), then soaking them is usually fine before drying and putting away. Fatty substances require hot water and salt.
As for cleaning and dishes. I don't bother with a dishwasher. Waste of electricity and special detergents. Hot water mixed with salt and soaking time works fine. This applies to dishes as well as mopping the floor. I used to use detergents, and strong alcohol, but I've found that a cheap and reliable way is just to use hot water, salt, and time. So the process of cleaning dishes is the same process of cleaning dirty floors and counter-tops. Apply hot water infused with sodium, and wait. Then apply some pressure to get things clean. It works good because the hot water and sodium do the majority of the work.
I also use (when I remember) a "soaking glass" for utensils. If they were used to eat/spread a non-fat or low fat substance (such as ketchup), then soaking them is usually fine before drying and putting away. Fatty substances require hot water and salt.