One of the fondest memories of my childhood is the time spent with my mom doing the dinner dishes every evening. It was our time to talk and share thoughts.💕
Beautiful. I had this experience in my late teens and twenties with non-members of my core family, not quite given up on hoping to establish that some day with my daughters or even finally with their father, although neither of our families of origin seems to have understood how to make dishwashing attractive and social. Thanks for rekindling my hope.
Oh, and I have to share that at the age of 64, I have finally mastered keeping up with the dishes and not leaving them to pile up. About a year ago, I was inspired by something Dawn, the Minimal Mom said about treating your kitchen like a vacation rental, and I started doing my dishes as I used them. I have now done my dishes every day for over a year! And that is a really big deal for me! Thanks for the tips.
My suggestion is to store the dishes near where they are washed. It's amazing how much easier it is to put the dishes away. My dish cupboard is right above the dishwasher.
Hi Rachel, I'm from Australia and notice a lot of the youtubers I watch in the USA don't wash up like we do. They have the water running the whole time and use a lot of soap for each item to run under the water. Here in Australia, we are taught to fill the sink with hot water and some squirts of dishwashing liquid and wash the items and then dry them straight away with a tea towel and put them away. I was taught to do glasses, mugs, cutlery, plates then gross stuff. A lot of people here are now using dishwashers which we never used to have. I've never had a dishwasher till we moved to this house, but I am so used to hand washing the dishes, I continue to do so (my husband and I do it - as we like talking about our days) and only use the dishwasher if we have lots of visitors and I can't be bothered washing them. Funny how everyone in the world is different! Best wishes to you, love watching your videos. Jo xx
I dont have a dishwasher. There is just 2 adults and a dog living in my house. Here is what I have learned so far: I never used gloves until I started watching you and I love them! I can use really hot water that helps air dry quicker and my hands dont touch the gross stuff. It has only taken me 65 years to learn this and I grew up watching "playtex living gloves" commercials. Also as I move to declutter I am allowing 2 glasses, 2 coffee mugs, 2 cereal bowls and 2 dinner plates in my cupboard where my husband can see. I am keeping 6 servings total but hiding the rest because my husband can easily use 4 to 5 cups a day and several plates and leaving them everywhere around the house. Hopefully limiting the available vessels will help. Also I dont know where the silverware keeps going- I think he is throwing it away so maybe if we have just 2 forks etc. in the drawer I will find out what is happening. I still have the silver punch bowl and cups but it is in a China cabinet. :)
I'm now elderly and live alone and, even though I have a dishwasher, I don't use it in the conventional way. I use it as my drying rack. haha I was taught by my grandma (who raised me) to wash glasses first, followed by silverware and dishes. Pots and pans are always last. You're probably way too young to remember the old wringer clothes washing machines, but to conserve the hot water (it took a long time to empty and refill the machine), she would wash the least dirty items first such as dishtowels, followed by bath towels, sheets, white or light colored clothing, then Grandad's work clothes. There was a two tub rinse to put items through. Man, the water was HOT! You had to use a stick to lift the items out of the wash tub to put through the wringer but everything came out sparkling clean. The only modern day machines that clean like that are the ones without the agitator in the middle.
My Mum had one, a second hand one gifted to her by her friend. I remember Mum washing clothes using the scrubbing board prior to being gifted the washing machine. Mum didn't buy a new, modern version until 1992 when 'old faithful' (as she called it) would no longer work.
Never had a dishwasher & never will - I managed just fine with my large family of 9 !!!! Loved seeing you & your hubby & kiddies helping you - that’s the way to do it lol ❤️🇮🇱💖😍
I washed dishes while watching this which worked well. I like the idea of music or podcasts although it doesn’t take very long now we have decluttering (mostly) the kitchen. Thanks!
I enjoy doing dishes. I like the way my kitchen looks in the morning with dishes clean and put away, counters shining, floor clean, with the sun shining through the windows.
I like the way you get your kids to help out. Good philosophy. We didn't force our kids either, but we did write all the chores on index cards. We would sit down at the table periodically and let each kid take the cards they were willing to be responsible for. Whatever was left, my husband and I divided. The kids were never saddled with a chore forever.
Great video Rachel! I learned a tip the other day that has really changed how I dry my dishes from the dishwasher . After the cycle is done and the dishwasher is on the drying cycle, just open the door and put a dry dish towel on the inside of the door leaving the top of the towel sticking out. Close the door and Walk away. Come back in about 10 min or so and all the dishes will be dry!!! Hope this helps someone!🤓🌸👍
Years ago I was a Pampered chef consultant and have tons of their stoneware... AND scrappers. My husband used to say the scrappers are the best product P.C. sells. lol!
I love washing dishes. It's my favorite chore. (Weird, I know.) I like to watch a TH-cam video and it makes it go faster. Or at least it seems faster. It's probably slower but it is relaxing for me.
Some nice thing about washing dishes: it's warm, bubbly, and they all leave you alone. :) (If you want that; even when I wanted a helper, it was usually just one other person and the general hubbub was in a different room.)
i used to hate doin the dishes but it is more enjoyable when im watching youtube videos or listening to music. makes it go by faster too lol great tips!
I so appreciate how you emphasize flexibility, and that it’s good to test and modify systems so they are tailored to your preferred style. And I use the soak the silverware method too. So much easier.☺️
You’re such a great mom! I love the concept of training a child to see what needs to be done; with your help and guidance. You and your husband are raising well adjusted contributing members of society. Thank you. I love the videos with sweet Paul in them.
Great tips, Rachel! I always handwash. TIP#1 has been a game changer for me. I did a lot of the other tips already, but once I reduced the amount of dishes we own, doing dishes was no longer a dreaded chore to put off and avoid. I don't mind doing dishes at all now. I'm so glad I got rid of all but what we need and use in the kitchen.
I love how you give yourself a blessing by saying it is a “gift” for you, to have a clean sink. 🥰 I still feel it is a chore, but to reframe dishes into a “gift” really helps me!! Thank you!
🦋 we’re empty nesters & do the hand washing. 💕Love the teaching of children to seek the opportunity to be helpful! Yes, cleaning along as food prep makes life easier. Thanks again! Your children are wonderful examples for families!
Your videos are always fun to watch. I use a dishwasher every day, and off load every day too so that works for me. Where I fall down is having to wait until later in the evening to do the supper dishes, because the significant 'other' likes us both to sit down to watch a movie right away. I know I could change this, by not sitting down until dishes are done but it would take an adjustment and I am lazy!!! But I think I will try it for a week and see how many ripples it does make. It could be in my head!!
I make 21 meals everyday for my family of 7. I hand wash things that don't go into the dishwasher and also run the dishwasher every night after dinner and put everything away before breakfast in the morning. That PC scraper is the best!
I have a wonderful dishwasher, but hand wash through out the day. This way everything is always clean when we need them. Washing just one or a few things is so easy. I don't like to fill the sink with water and wash the dishes that way, to me once you start washing even a few dishes, the water is dirty. When making a big holiday type meal, I do wash and clean up as I go. My Mom taught me to do that. It makes all the difference. Good video as always tfs 🥰💐🌷🌵🌺🌞🏜️💗✝️
I LOVE TO DO DISHES. We do not have many cups or dishes. We renovated our kitchen and did not install a dishwasher. Don't need it! My night routine includes the dishes. I love your channel so much! Marie❤❤❤
Doing better than I thought. I already do most of these. Sometimes they sit overnight because there is only a couple things. Need more routine and can utilize sponge and foam or dish liquid brush for those times.
I like you tips. I do the cooking & hubby does the dishes. I do hand dry clear glasses to avoid water spots. I have taught hubby less greasy to most greasy. TFS
My dishwasher broke and I find my water consumption has gone through the roof washing by hand. Dishwasher used 6 liters of water. I need to get another one. I do absolutely agree with everything you said. Thanks for your encouragement.
Hi Rachel, I'm from Indonesia. we hand wash the dishes all the time, dish washer is not popular at all. Tips no 1-6 we do them,but we never use gloves. Natural air dry off course. Cheers.
The best thing we've implemented is to "shut down" the kitchen after dinner. Dishes are done, counters are wiped off, and the table is cleared. It's a great feeling.
Thank you for this video. It was just the reboot I needed to get back on track with dishes. I’ve put my extra plates and cereal bowls on the top shelf where I won’t be tempted to grab them but they’re still accessible when grandkids come visit. And I started washing dishes again this morning. I’ve watched this video three times now just for the motivation. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the tips n guidance. I just got rid of extra vision ware pans that I was saving for those imaginary just in case scenarios that I feel you helped me to let go of. It feels fantastic to feel lighter!
Thank you Rachel, this was a Revelation although I had known and been practicing all your points all the time for decades... That is, except for stopping to stress about doing dishes the right way (so glad you drove that home by repetition). And likewise, I love your gentle approach to involve your family organically and spontaneously without chores. Feels much better than burdening everyone including myself with observing systems which stay arbitrary, accomplish nothing by themselves, and tend to create imbalance, opposition and additional mental load. .I'm definitely going to try it your way.
It does seem like homemaking should be an on-going conversation among all family members learning all aspects together doesn't it. But some how it's more like "Mom and Dad are the ones taking care of the home"..until we have a home of our own someday...this is the home I grew up in.....etc. just think of all the different types of conversations, thought processes,discipline, and preparedness for the future that would occur if Home making was an on going activity for all...
My daughter does a lot at home voluntarily. My son is hardly pushed to any help (of his choice) and expecting to be appreciated for 2 days after he washed dishes for example. He's a nice kid but I wonder how to make him do more... so he understands how taking care of a home looks like...
@@Izabela-ek5nh .....lol ...I'm not sure how much of raising kids is thought of ahead of time with focused planned Age specific conversations as apposed to..".get in there and clean your room" lol...I think everything works better if we have chats ahead of time as a casual discussion. ..it might be fun to start a home journal cutting out pictures of all types of homes..and going into detain about them...from grass hut to big farm house, mansion or apartment....
@@Carol-br3bd he's too big for cutting. He also is a hoarder and hates changes. :) very nice himself and likes people to be happy and I could use it but it would be sneaky. I want him to sort of accept and like it for himself to help taking care of the house.
Great video Rachel. I always need motivation and new ideas for doing dishes. As a family of 3 adults now, I can't get over how many dishes we use, and we don't have a dishwasher. Right now the humidity in Southern Ontario is terrible, and no one wants to stick their hands in a sinkful of steaming hot water ;)
Love this! Use whatever method works for you, have fewer dishes, have routines to keep up with yhe dishes; are my take aways from this. Doing dishes still sucks. Do you know what makes it more enjoyable gor me? Quick, easy, done! 😂
After a lifetime of hand washing dishes I finally got a dishwasher. Now I never have dirty dishes in my kitchen, I just put everything in the dishwasher immediately and start it as soon as it’s full. I barely ever rinse…the main reason for piles of dirty dishes in sinks and on counters. I just scrape. Yes, occasionally something is not cleaned properly, I just put it right back in the dishwasher.
About the scraper...I use an old credit-type card. There are all kinds of those that go through our homes, such as old gift cards or whatever. They work great, and you don't have to buy anything. (Of course, protect sensitive data, but you know what I'm talking about.)
Before I got a dishwasher I couldn’t stand stuff left on the draining board. It really stressed me out, as to me it made the kitchen look untidy & also the job wasn’t finished. I liked it all wiped up & put away as soon as I’d washed up. Talking of draining boards, I’ve noticed that not many houses in the US actually have them. Just curious as to why not?
I don’t know! A conspiracy?? I never saw one until I started noticed kitchens in other countries. I would find it very handy! But I haven’t seen them in the US, I don’t think they are even an option at the home improvement stores! 🤷🏼♀️
Yes to #11, except I put a bit of dish soap in the cup or glass for the silverware. Always do #13, air dry, why wouldn't you. One thing I would Never do; put my phone above a sink full of water, seems too easy to accidentally have something happen.
#1 - Clean all knives (no knives in water) #2 - Clean the rest I warn my kids and they know that no knives are allowed in the sink full of water. No injuries.
@@KaoXoni I wash my dishes by hand. I don't know about dishwashers, but I imagine it would be the same. I use a dish drainer with a bin for silverware. I always make sure the pointy ends of sharp knives are down. Many years ago, when my brother's girlfriend (now wife) was helping with dishes at our parent's house, she was putting the sharp knives in with the points up. I had learned in 6th grade home ec class a few years prior not to do that because it's dangerous. By putting the pointy end down, you grab the handle, not the blade, when you remove them to put them away. I put other utensils in with the handle down, but you aren't likely to slice yourself with a spoon, a fork, or a table knife the way you could with a sharp knife. When I wash my large knife, I lay it in the drain because it would topple out of the silverware draining bin, but I still make sure the sharp edges are positioned in a safe manner. Like you, I wash the knives separately instead of putting them in with other dishes. Safety first.
i never wanted and never use a dishwasher .....for a lot of reasons i wash all my dishes using green virgin olive oil soap and vinegar or lemon no chemicals like my grandmother did all her life
One of the fondest memories of my childhood is the time spent with my mom doing the dinner dishes every evening. It was our time to talk and share thoughts.💕
Brilliant
Beautiful. I had this experience in my late teens and twenties with non-members of my core family, not quite given up on hoping to establish that some day with my daughters or even finally with their father, although neither of our families of origin seems to have understood how to make dishwashing attractive and social.
Thanks for rekindling my hope.
Does anyone know where to get non-disposable rubber gloves for kids?
Yes those were some treasured for me with my Mom.
Oh, and I have to share that at the age of 64, I have finally mastered keeping up with the dishes and not leaving them to pile up. About a year ago, I was inspired by something Dawn, the Minimal Mom said about treating your kitchen like a vacation rental, and I started doing my dishes as I used them. I have now done my dishes every day for over a year! And that is a really big deal for me! Thanks for the tips.
You have such a great attitude about cleaning and declutering. I love your happy upbeat personality
You are a breath of fresh air. Thank you.Your approach makes me feel less burdened and paralyzed by perfectionism. Just get it done.
YES!!!
My suggestion is to store the dishes near where they are washed. It's amazing how much easier it is to put the dishes away. My dish cupboard is right above the dishwasher.
Hi Rachel, I'm from Australia and notice a lot of the youtubers I watch in the USA don't wash up like we do. They have the water running the whole time and use a lot of soap for each item to run under the water. Here in Australia, we are taught to fill the sink with hot water and some squirts of dishwashing liquid and wash the items and then dry them straight away with a tea towel and put them away. I was taught to do glasses, mugs, cutlery, plates then gross stuff. A lot of people here are now using dishwashers which we never used to have. I've never had a dishwasher till we moved to this house, but I am so used to hand washing the dishes, I continue to do so (my husband and I do it - as we like talking about our days) and only use the dishwasher if we have lots of visitors and I can't be bothered washing them. Funny how everyone in the world is different! Best wishes to you, love watching your videos. Jo xx
Many of us were taught the same way. Nothing was left out at my grandmother's home. Everything was dried and put away.
I dont have a dishwasher. There is just 2 adults and a dog living in my house.
Here is what I have learned so far:
I never used gloves until I started watching you and I love them! I can use really hot water that helps air dry quicker and my hands dont touch the gross stuff. It has only taken me 65 years to learn this and I grew up watching "playtex living gloves" commercials.
Also as I move to declutter I am allowing 2 glasses, 2 coffee mugs, 2 cereal bowls and 2 dinner plates in my cupboard where my husband can see. I am keeping 6 servings total but hiding the rest because my husband can easily use 4 to 5 cups a day and several plates and leaving them everywhere around the house. Hopefully limiting the available vessels will help.
Also I dont know where the silverware keeps going- I think he is throwing it away so maybe if we have just 2 forks etc. in the drawer I will find out what is happening.
I still have the silver punch bowl and cups but it is in a China cabinet. :)
Oh exciting! Keep us posted on how it works! ❤️
I'm now elderly and live alone and, even though I have a dishwasher, I don't use it in the conventional way. I use it as my drying rack. haha I was taught by my grandma (who raised me) to wash glasses first, followed by silverware and dishes. Pots and pans are always last. You're probably way too young to remember the old wringer clothes washing machines, but to conserve the hot water (it took a long time to empty and refill the machine), she would wash the least dirty items first such as dishtowels, followed by bath towels, sheets, white or light colored clothing, then Grandad's work clothes. There was a two tub rinse to put items through. Man, the water was HOT! You had to use a stick to lift the items out of the wash tub to put through the wringer but everything came out sparkling clean. The only modern day machines that clean like that are the ones without the agitator in the middle.
Oh yes! My mom got a wringer washer when I was a kid- we had to take turns wringing the clothes out and hanging them out to dry 😁
My Mum had one, a second hand one gifted to her by her friend. I remember Mum washing clothes using the scrubbing board prior to being gifted the washing machine. Mum didn't buy a new, modern version until 1992 when 'old faithful' (as she called it) would no longer work.
My sister and I learned to sing in harmony while we did dishes for a family of 10. It made the chore go easier and seemed faster.
Never had a dishwasher & never will - I managed just fine with my large family of 9 !!!! Loved seeing you & your hubby & kiddies helping you - that’s the way to do it lol ❤️🇮🇱💖😍
Clean as you go is the missing link for me...fill up the sink and wash as the meal is being made! A light bulb moment! Thanks for this video!
I washed dishes while watching this which worked well. I like the idea of music or podcasts although it doesn’t take very long now we have decluttering (mostly) the kitchen. Thanks!
My dearest Rachel I love your views and your videos. Stay blessed
I enjoy doing dishes. I like the way my kitchen looks in the morning with dishes clean and put away, counters shining, floor clean, with the sun shining through the windows.
I like the way you get your kids to help out. Good philosophy. We didn't force our kids either, but we did write all the chores on index cards. We would sit down at the table periodically and let each kid take the cards they were willing to be responsible for. Whatever was left, my husband and I divided. The kids were never saddled with a chore forever.
Great video Rachel! I learned a tip the other day that has really changed how I dry my dishes from the dishwasher . After the cycle is done and the dishwasher is on the drying cycle, just open the door and put a dry dish towel on the inside of the door leaving the top of the towel sticking out. Close the door and Walk away. Come back in about 10 min or so and all the dishes will be dry!!! Hope this helps someone!🤓🌸👍
Years ago I was a Pampered chef consultant and have tons of their stoneware... AND scrappers. My husband used to say the scrappers are the best product P.C. sells. lol!
I love washing dishes. It's my favorite chore. (Weird, I know.) I like to watch a TH-cam video and it makes it go faster. Or at least it seems faster. It's probably slower but it is relaxing for me.
Some nice thing about washing dishes: it's warm, bubbly, and they all leave you alone. :) (If you want that; even when I wanted a helper, it was usually just one other person and the general hubbub was in a different room.)
i used to hate doin the dishes but it is more enjoyable when im watching youtube videos or listening to music. makes it go by faster too lol great tips!
The new Dawn Ultra Platinum Refreshing Rain scent is so good!
I so appreciate how you emphasize flexibility, and that it’s good to test and modify systems so they are tailored to your preferred style. And I use the soak the silverware method too. So much easier.☺️
You’re such a great mom! I love the concept of training a child to see what needs to be done; with your help and guidance. You and your husband are raising well adjusted contributing members of society. Thank you. I love the videos with sweet Paul in them.
Thank you Jill ❤️
Great tips, Rachel! I always handwash. TIP#1 has been a game changer for me. I did a lot of the other tips already, but once I reduced the amount of dishes we own, doing dishes was no longer a dreaded chore to put off and avoid. I don't mind doing dishes at all now. I'm so glad I got rid of all but what we need and use in the kitchen.
I love how you give yourself a blessing by saying it is a “gift” for you, to have a clean sink. 🥰 I still feel it is a chore, but to reframe dishes into a “gift” really helps me!! Thank you!
Love the idea of the glass or mug in the sink to put silverware in to soak! Also love how you are training your kids! Good job! 🤗
🦋 we’re empty nesters & do the hand washing. 💕Love the teaching of children to seek the opportunity to be helpful! Yes, cleaning along as food prep makes life easier. Thanks again! Your children are wonderful examples for families!
Your videos are always fun to watch. I use a dishwasher every day, and off load every day too so that works for me. Where I fall down is having to wait until later in the evening to do the supper dishes, because the significant 'other' likes us both to sit down to watch a movie right away. I know I could change this, by not sitting down until dishes are done but it would take an adjustment and I am lazy!!! But I think I will try it for a week and see how many ripples it does make. It could be in my head!!
I make 21 meals everyday for my family of 7. I hand wash things that don't go into the dishwasher and also run the dishwasher every night after dinner and put everything away before breakfast in the morning. That PC scraper is the best!
I have a wonderful dishwasher, but hand wash through out the day. This way everything is always clean when we need them. Washing just one or a few things is so easy. I don't like to fill the sink with water and wash the dishes that way, to me once you start washing even a few dishes, the water is dirty. When making a big holiday type meal, I do wash and clean up as I go. My Mom taught me to do that. It makes all the difference. Good video as always tfs 🥰💐🌷🌵🌺🌞🏜️💗✝️
I LOVE TO DO DISHES. We do not have many cups or dishes. We renovated our kitchen and did not install a dishwasher. Don't need it!
My night routine includes the dishes.
I love your channel so much!
Marie❤❤❤
That’s wonderful Marie, thank you! 😊
@@ccdm515 ❤❤❤❤
Doing better than I thought. I already do most of these. Sometimes they sit overnight because there is only a couple things. Need more routine and can utilize sponge and foam or dish liquid brush for those times.
I like you tips. I do the cooking & hubby does the dishes. I do hand dry clear glasses to avoid water spots. I have taught hubby less greasy to most greasy. TFS
My dishwasher broke and I find my water consumption has gone through the roof washing by hand. Dishwasher used 6 liters of water. I need to get another one. I do absolutely agree with everything you said. Thanks for your encouragement.
Hi Rachel, I'm from Indonesia. we hand wash the dishes all the time, dish washer is not popular at all. Tips no 1-6 we do them,but we never use gloves. Natural air dry off course. Cheers.
I love my little brown scrapers. I’ve had them for over 20 years. I no longer have the stoneware they came with, decluttered at some point I’m sure. 😁
🦋I’ve got that scrapper thing too! 😃
@@hnelson5609 as long as you’ve cleaned them I think that’s another great use for them. I even run mine through the dish washer on top shelf.
I've been listening to YOU during my dish washing time! :-D
And right now- listening to you while I make cowboy cookies. :-)
Yay!! 🥰🥰🥰
The best thing we've implemented is to "shut down" the kitchen after dinner. Dishes are done, counters are wiped off, and the table is cleared. It's a great feeling.
That is an excellent tip Rachel!
But what if someone isn’t hungry at the same time as everyone else? Or if they wanted a snack later in the evening?
Thank you for this video. It was just the reboot I needed to get back on track with dishes. I’ve put my extra plates and cereal bowls on the top shelf where I won’t be tempted to grab them but they’re still accessible when grandkids come visit. And I started washing dishes again this morning. I’ve watched this video three times now just for the motivation. ❤️❤️❤️
Great idea Ellen! ❤️
Thanks for the tips n guidance. I just got rid of extra vision ware pans that I was saving for those imaginary just in case scenarios that I feel you helped me to let go of. It feels fantastic to feel lighter!
Wonderful! ❤️
Thank you Rachel, this was a Revelation although I had known and been practicing all your points all the time for decades... That is, except for stopping to stress about doing dishes the right way (so glad you drove that home by repetition). And likewise, I love your gentle approach to involve your family organically and spontaneously without chores. Feels much better than burdening everyone including myself with observing systems
which stay arbitrary, accomplish nothing by themselves, and tend to create imbalance, opposition and additional mental load. .I'm definitely going to try it your way.
❤️ so glad Sonja
It does seem like homemaking should be an on-going conversation among all family members learning all aspects together doesn't it. But some how it's more like "Mom and Dad are the ones taking care of the home"..until we have a home of our own someday...this is the home I grew up in.....etc. just think of all the different types of conversations, thought processes,discipline, and preparedness for the future that would occur if Home making was an on going activity for all...
My daughter does a lot at home voluntarily. My son is hardly pushed to any help (of his choice) and expecting to be appreciated for 2 days after he washed dishes for example. He's a nice kid but I wonder how to make him do more... so he understands how taking care of a home looks like...
@@Izabela-ek5nh .....lol ...I'm not sure how much of raising kids is thought of ahead of time with focused planned Age specific conversations as apposed to..".get in there and clean your room" lol...I think everything works better if we have chats ahead of time as a casual discussion. ..it might be fun to start a home journal cutting out pictures of all types of homes..and going into detain about them...from grass hut to big farm house, mansion or apartment....
@@Carol-br3bd he's too big for cutting. He also is a hoarder and hates changes. :) very nice himself and likes people to be happy and I could use it but it would be sneaky. I want him to sort of accept and like it for himself to help taking care of the house.
@@Izabela-ek5nh how is their father involved?
@@KaoXoni doesn't even clean after himself.....
Great information, thank you.
Great video Rachel. I always need motivation and new ideas for doing dishes. As a family of 3 adults now, I can't get over how many dishes we use, and we don't have a dishwasher. Right now the humidity in Southern Ontario is terrible, and no one wants to stick their hands in a sinkful of steaming hot water ;)
Good Tips - Thanks
Love this! Use whatever method works for you, have fewer dishes, have routines to keep up with yhe dishes; are my take aways from this. Doing dishes still sucks. Do you know what makes it more enjoyable gor me? Quick, easy, done! 😂
Thank you so much for the inspiration and ideas!
After a lifetime of hand washing dishes I finally got a dishwasher. Now I never have dirty dishes in my kitchen, I just put everything in the dishwasher immediately and start it as soon as it’s full. I barely ever rinse…the main reason for piles of dirty dishes in sinks and on counters. I just scrape. Yes, occasionally something is not cleaned properly, I just put it right back in the dishwasher.
Before my mom got a dish washer she used to tell neighbors she had two...Carol and Gail...lol
Great hints! TYSM! 🌹
I always love your white floor when I watch your videos!
About the scraper...I use an old credit-type card. There are all kinds of those that go through our homes, such as old gift cards or whatever. They work great, and you don't have to buy anything. (Of course, protect sensitive data, but you know what I'm talking about.)
These are great tricks. Im in the middle of the video. I wonder if you will say to use an effective soap that you enjoy the smell?
Before I got a dishwasher I couldn’t stand stuff left on the draining board. It really stressed me out, as to me it made the kitchen look untidy & also the job wasn’t finished. I liked it all wiped up & put away as soon as I’d washed up.
Talking of draining boards, I’ve noticed that not many houses in the US actually have them. Just curious as to why not?
I don’t know! A conspiracy?? I never saw one until I started noticed kitchens in other countries. I would find it very handy! But I haven’t seen them in the US, I don’t think they are even an option at the home improvement stores! 🤷🏼♀️
Yes to #11, except I put a bit of dish soap in the cup or glass for the silverware.
Always do #13, air dry, why wouldn't you.
One thing I would Never do; put my phone above a sink full of water, seems too easy to accidentally have something happen.
The only thing I use dish gloves for is pulling poison sumac. 🤣 Here in the hot and humid summer of northern Indiana, that would be a sweaty 🥵 mess.
#1 - Clean all knives (no knives in water)
#2 - Clean the rest
I warn my kids and they know that no knives are allowed in the sink full of water. No injuries.
And knife points down, otherwise you can poke or cut yourself.
@@MelindaPlainandSimple that's in the machine, right?
@@KaoXoni I wash my dishes by hand. I don't know about dishwashers, but I imagine it would be the same. I use a dish drainer with a bin for silverware. I always make sure the pointy ends of sharp knives are down.
Many years ago, when my brother's girlfriend (now wife) was helping with dishes at our parent's house, she was putting the sharp knives in with the points up. I had learned in 6th grade home ec class a few years prior not to do that because it's dangerous. By putting the pointy end down, you grab the handle, not the blade, when you remove them to put them away. I put other utensils in with the handle down, but you aren't likely to slice yourself with a spoon, a fork, or a table knife the way you could with a sharp knife.
When I wash my large knife, I lay it in the drain because it would topple out of the silverware draining bin, but I still make sure the sharp edges are positioned in a safe manner.
Like you, I wash the knives separately instead of putting them in with other dishes. Safety first.
Washing dishes along with you!
I have a dishwasher that I rarely use, EXCEPT to put the hand washed dishes in, to drip dry.
i never wanted and never use a dishwasher .....for a lot of reasons i wash all my dishes using green virgin olive oil soap and vinegar or lemon no chemicals like my grandmother did all her life
Which olive soap do you use please
All day when the dishes stack up I wash something every time I go into the kitchen.