The guests have left, the table is cleared, and what's left is the part nobody loves: a pile of greasy dishes and pans. The difference between an hour at the sink and half an hour usually isn't the soap. It's the order.
Before you turn on the tap
- Scrape leftovers into the bin, not the sink. Food scraps and grease clog pipes and dirty your washing water from the start.
- Wipe heavy grease off with a paper towel from pans and trays before they go into the sink.
- Soak stuck-on pans in hot water while you start on the rest. Soaking loosens residue and saves you scrubbing.
The right washing order
Start with the cleanest and finish with the dirtiest, so your sponge and water don't fill with grease in the first minute:
- Glasses and cups
- Plates
- Spoons, forks and knives
- Bowls and serving dishes
- Pans and trays last
Tips that save water and time
- Put a little soap on a damp sponge instead of pouring a lot onto each plate.
- The two-basin (or two-bowl) method: one with soapy water for washing, one for rinsing, instead of leaving the tap running.
- Hot water helps with grease, but protect your hands and wear gloves if the water is very hot.
- Don't scrub non-stick pans with steel wool. A soft sponge is enough, so the coating doesn't get scratched.
- Dry on a rack with airflow instead of stacking wet dishes on top of each other.
Where RAWAQ comes in
RAWAQ dishwashing liquid comes in two scents: Lemon for those who love a zesty, fresh scent, and Green Apple for something lighter and sweeter. The best part of washing up after a dinner party is a kitchen that still smells lovely when you're done.
Use it the way described above: a little on a damp sponge, adding more if you need it.
In short
Clear the leftovers, soak the pans, and wash from cleanest to dirtiest. That order alone gets the pile done faster.
RAWAQ dishwashing liquid is coming soon. Join the waitlist and choose: Lemon or Green Apple?
Bottle images are illustrative designs; products and scents are still in development.
