I was going to make a poll about existential crisises but I decided not to inflict that on you. So, here is one that my mom and I argue about everytime we do dishes together:
You can microwave sponges to kill the bacteria. I usually wet the sponge, get it a little bit soapy, put it on a dish or bowl, and nuke it for 2 minutes, then I let it cool off before rinsing it out.
so far, so good on not scratching things. if i washed everything by hand, i'd likely use a sponge-type thing. i liked dina's method of sponge de-gunkifying. she's so smart! :)
My mum crochets this cloths that are awesome for cleaning everything from dishes to faces just don't get them mixed up. I like those and a brush but sponges freak me out.
Ooh, how cool! Do you know what sort of yarn she uses? Are they washcloth-ish, or more Bath and Body Works mesh sponge-ish? I so need a new crocheting project.
Four ply cotton yarn. I googled crochet washcloths on a whim and there seems to be a few patterns out there. The one's Mum makes are apparently really simple, she pumps them out like mad.
I use those Dobie sponges with the plastic netting on them for non-scratching scrubby power. I also wash everything with the water as hot as I can get it (and wear gloves while I do dishes).
Right now, I use a sponge, with a scruby surface side. But sometimes, I think how I should use a washcloth because I have a variety of them for the kitchen, and they would be reuseable, as oppose to the sponges, which I just eventually throw out.
But the dish clothes always seems to acquire that smell after a day or so if they're not dried out right, and it sticks on your hands for what seems like ever. This is why I'm not a huge fan of using a wash cloth.
I completely agree about wash clothes. If I do use them I wash them right away. Since I didn't have a washer for many years I got in the habit of using a sponge because it was easier to keep clean.
I use a dishwasher, so really I should've voted "other."
And when I have to do dishes by hand, it means the dishwasher is broken, so it's still "other" because I use "calling my landlord and bitching about it."
I use a sponge that has mesh on one side and a scrubby fabric on the other. I should probably use dishrags, since I have a huge stack of them (I make them as gifts and don't give out as many as I make), but I just don't feel like they do as good a job.
And I am the dishwasher here. I hate that but I think I'd still be handwashing 80% of the dishes if we had an actual dishwasher. *Sigh*
I wouldn't hand wash anything if I had a dishwasher. As it is I try not to dirty dishes because I hate washing them so much I only do it every few weeks.
No machine (yet). Actually I rarely use dishes at my place, if I eat here I use paper plates so I won't have to wash anything. I only really ever bake here.
I don't even think I have ever bought bleach. Weird, I never thought of that.
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I use the green scratchy pad things when I have something that won't come off otherwise. However, I like sponges.
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You can also run them through the dishwasher, but I don't think that kills the bacteria as well as microwaving it does.
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One of my friends when I was younger wanted to do the bacteria killing thing but didn't have a microwave, so she put the sponge in the toaster. Bad, bad idea. She had sponge flambé.
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I just be sure to rinse it out really really well each time I'm done using it and let it dry. That helps keep the bacteria at bay.
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generally, we just don't wash dishes by hand unless absolutely necessary (like whatever really can't go in the dishwasher).
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I am always scared the brushes will scratch my plates and glasses.
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I like those and a brush but sponges freak me out.
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I googled crochet washcloths on a whim and there seems to be a few patterns out there.
The one's Mum makes are apparently really simple, she pumps them out like mad.
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People who have dishwashers are so lucky!
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Even Amazon.com...
http://www.amazon.com/Good-Grips-Soap-Dispensing-Sponge-Brush/dp/B00004OCKY
Happy washing!
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But the dish clothes always seems to acquire that smell after a day or so if they're not dried out right, and it sticks on your hands for what seems like ever. This is why I'm not a huge fan of using a wash cloth.
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And when I have to do dishes by hand, it means the dishwasher is broken, so it's still "other" because I use "calling my landlord and bitching about it."
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I sponge it up with hot water that boils my skin off and lots of soap.
Also did you get that email i sent to your gmail? :O
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And I am the dishwasher here. I hate that but I think I'd still be handwashing 80% of the dishes if we had an actual dishwasher. *Sigh*
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I don't even think I have ever bought bleach. Weird, I never thought of that.
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