1. Dishwashing Supplies needed Hot water A sink or pan for washing dishes A place to drain dishes Hand dishwashing detergent Non-scratch pad for stuck on food Cloth or sponge for washing Dish towel for drying

2. Before washing dishes Cover leftover food and place in the refrigerator. Cover leftover food and place in the refrigerator. Scrape dishes and pans to remove food scraps. Scrape dishes and pans to remove food scraps. Soak greasy pans in hot soapy water. Soak greasy pans in hot soapy water.

3. Washing the dishes Fill dishpan or sink with hot water. Fill dishpan or sink with hot water. Add small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent. Add small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent. Wash glasses inside and out. Wash glasses inside and out. Rinse with hot water. Rinse with hot water. Turn glasses upside down to drain. Turn glasses upside down to drain. Wash and dry sharp knives one at a time. Wash and dry sharp knives one at a time. Hold them by the handle to wash and dry. Wash plates and bowls. Rinse and drain. Hold them by the handle to wash and dry. Wash plates and bowls. Rinse and drain. Wash pots and pans last. Wash pots and pans last. Put dishes away as soon as they are dry. Put dishes away as soon as they are dry.

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5. Hints for washing dishes Using hot water for rinsing helps kill Using hot water for rinsing helps kill germs and speeds up air drying. Use a clean cloth if you Use a clean cloth if you dry dishes by hand. Drain water from sink or dishpan Drain water from sink or dishpan after washing dishes. Rinse the dish cloth or sponge after Rinse the dish cloth or sponge after each use and hang cloth to dry. Wash tabletop, counters, faucets, and range. Wash tabletop, counters, faucets, and range.