Soaking utensils before washing

I do that for the pots and pans. Soaking makes the work easier and if it's too greasy or with tough stains, I use hot water for soaking them

I heard a lady on Facebook, I think, that the easiest way to clean the plates is to throw them away and buy others! You save time, water, nerves! What do you say? IS THE IDEA GOOD?

Nah I just wash them and bleach them occassionally.

I fill one sink with water and let everything soak for a while before washing anything. I want to wash dirty dishes quickly and be done with the job.

I use my iron skillets and food doesn’t stink to seasoned iron and they never have to be replaced.

I do that too. If our cereal bowls are really mucky I'll soak them for a while but if they're not too bad I won't bother. Same with the spoons. Usually my spoon needs a bit of a soak. When I'm filling the bowl with water I'll put all the spoons and forks straight in the bowl for a bit of a soak, but not the knives because of their sharp edges. When the bowl is full I wash the large utensils first, like wooden spoons and large knives, to give the other spoons and forks time to soak.

That is always a good idea. Easier all the way around.

I do that sometimes especially if there is sticky stuff on them or something.

I always soak dishes before I go to wash them.

Yes, it is. I do the same. Though after soaking, I put them in the dishwasher and let it do the work.

I only do the soaking with the pots and frying pans when it is hard to get rid of the food rest.

I always soak my pots and pans in dishwashing liquid before cleaning. Another tip is to sprinkle salt on the dried food or a paper towel and wipe. The abrasive salt easily rubs away stubborn burnt on food.

I think lesser than 2 hours will peel away the stubborn stains from pots, pans, thicker bowls and etc. I'm particular about smell too, so there's got to be a nice lemon smell after I wash the utensils.

i have always soaked pans and other things before doing them - I agree!!!!!

I do that if a plate has food stuck on it.

I usually rinse off my dishes and utensils and then put them in the dishwasher. Soaking does make washing a lot easier if you don't have a dishwasher

That's a good trick. I hate dried food on the utensils or plates

I soak dishes as well. I usually use hot water and add a little washing up soap to get a head start

Yes, I do that at times, too. However, whenever I am in a hurry, I wash them instantly :)

my wife does this too, it makes work easier