I err on the side of thoroughness, but I use so much more time & water than others I see. I think I’m doing a better job… does it matter?
I want to watch an in-depth video of the minimum required washing. If you know or are a science educator (microbiologist? Epidemiologist?), maybe you can help :D
I can’t say I have ever used the filled sink method, except to steep items. I run the hot water at a lowish pressure and wash with a soapy sponge then rinse each item. It doesn’t matter what order I do it and there’s no pool of water to get greasy.
Do you only have a single sink? Most homes here come with double sinks (left and right)
I put hot soapy water in the left, and then pull things out and wash, then rinse in the right.
The soaking makes it significantly easier to scrub/wash grime and grease off.
https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/cleaning/best-way-to-hand-wash-dishes-a1749842004/
Double sink, but I have kids, so one sink is pretty much just for their bottles, cups etc or for soaking pots and pans.
I hate having anything inside the sink when it’s not actively being washed. Anything dirty that doesn’t directly go in the dishwasher sits on the counter to the right of the sink until such time as it can be washed.
My in-laws house is terrible for this, both sinks full of dirty dishes all the time. You have to remove them all before you can start the washing process, it’s absolutely stupid. You can’t even wash your hands in the sink properly because of it.
Thank you! I hate needing to use the sink only to find dishes piled up in there.
My wife, however, hates dishes on the counter, and will balance EVERYTHING in the sink.