{"id":10354,"date":"2016-10-31T08:14:05","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T12:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/?p=10354"},"modified":"2023-06-07T15:53:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:53:44","slug":"dish-washing-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bodynsoil.com\/blog\/2016\/10\/dish-washing-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Dish Washing Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"

The east coast is experiencing a drought1<\/sup><\/span><\/a>, currently reported as getting only 50% of normal rainfall. We aren’t required to cut back on water usage; instead to be more aware and be conservative. The drought brought up a dish-cussion (little word play) about which is better; the dishwasher or hand-washing.<\/p>\n

While researching various ways to conserve water, I stumbled upon a dish-washing article by Rondale Organics. In Dish Washing Mistakes to Avoid<\/span>2<\/sup><\/span><\/a> Rondale Organics talks not only about how dirty your kitchen is (more germs than your bathroom) they also discuss: (please visit them for the entire article)<\/p>\n

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  1. Soap Usage<\/strong>: Minimal is best<\/li>\n
  2. Saving Water<\/strong>: Per load: dishwasher 3 -10 gallons; hand washing 20-27 gallons<\/li>\n
  3. Sponge vs dish cloth<\/strong>: Ditch the germ filled sponge<\/li>\n
  4. Sink Cleanliness<\/strong>: More germs than a toilet, they discuss simple ways to sanitize your sink<\/li>\n
  5. Garbage Disposals<\/strong>: Food waste burdens waste water systems while wasting water<\/li>\n
  6. Items to be handwashed vs dishwasher<\/strong>: What can and can’t go in the dishwasher<\/li>\n
  7. Loading the dishwasher<\/strong>: Loading tips for proper sanitation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The water usage and dishwashers vary depending if it is energy-efficient or a conservation model. Lifehacker\u00a0 debates water usage relating to hand washing3<\/sup><\/span><\/a> as well as you could use a minimal amount of water in your sink. This approach doesn’t work for me as the dish water quickly is murky and the luke warm water is less efficient.<\/p>\n

    You could save a lot of time cleaning baked on debris using left over coffee4<\/sup><\/span><\/a> (via Lifehacker) as the acid in the coffee will soak off much of the grime within and hour.<\/p>\n

    Many areas are struggling with flooding situations, while ours is in a drought. What about you, are you in need of water conservation and what do you do around the house to save water?<\/p>\n

    I hope you find some of these dish washing tips helpful.<\/p>\n

    They may not net a giant savings of water daily; over time it makes a difference.<\/p>\n

    Giant<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Save<\/span><\/p>\n

    Save<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1.<\/div>\n
    Much-Needed Relief Ahead For Drought-Stricken Northeast. The Weather Channel. https:\/\/weather.com\/forecast\/regional\/news\/northeast-drought-relief-rain-flooding<\/a>. Published January 4, 2016. Accessed October 31, 2016.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    8 Mistakes You\u2019re Making Every Time You Wash Dishes. Rodale\u2019s Organic Life. http:\/\/www.rodalesorganiclife.com\/home\/8-mistakes-youre-making-every-time-you-wash-dishes<\/a>. Published October 19, 2016. Accessed October 31, 2016.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    Galloway D. Washing Dishes by Hand Can Use Less Water Than a Dishwasher. Lifehacker. http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/5824344\/washing-dishes-by-hand-can-use-less-water-than-a-dishwasher<\/a>. Accessed October 31, 2016.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    4.<\/div>\n
    Klosowski T. Clean a Grill with a Simple Coffee Bath. Lifehacker. http:\/\/lifehacker.com\/5917711\/clean-a-grill-with-a-simple-coffee-bath<\/a>. Accessed October 31, 2016.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The east coast is experiencing a drought1, currently reported as getting only 50% of normal rainfall. We aren’t required to cut back on water usage; instead to be more aware and be conservative. 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