How To Wash Dishes By Hand - Wash Dishes Efficiently Using Less Water

[@LivingOnADime]

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[@Zinnia2023]

What a wonderful idea and organized way of washing. I like that you made your own dishwashing scrubbing cloth. Your way is really a good way of conserving watsr especially in these times of the covid pandemic wherein we need to wash our hands more often. Generation today are so wasteful and not environmental friendly. They usually just buy food disposables and throw them away. Hope you can come up with videos e.g. how to clean and disinfect during this Covid pandemic. Thank you and God bless you. By the way, watching from the Philippines! 👋

[@deborahoneal-rohracker8618]

Thanks for replying to my email.

[@WhateverHappenedToHer0331]

I always wash glasses first. Mugs 2nd, plates next, serving bowls, things like colanders next, then cooking things like cake pans, large utensils and silverware last. Then pots & pans.

[@sashanoel167]

This is now my new way of washing dishes. I love that it saves on water and dish soap. I am so excited with this method. Thank you so Jill⚘️

[@marilynb8136]

I had a very wise mother!!! When I was three years old, she would pull a chair up to the kitchen sink, tie an apron around my waist and let me wash the dishes. I would play in the soapy water for as long as I could. My dolls got a bath, I washed my dolls clothes and the dishes for clean. I had so much fun!!! I am 71 years old now and I love doing dishes!!! Your tips are so helpful!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@winterzealot]

This comment made me smile! Thank you for sharing such a sweet story!

[@miguelmallari4708]

Wise woman

[@lesliethomas6229]

Mama Jill, you are SO sweet! As the bible says, the older women should teach the younger. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@manthonychavez]

I love learning from Jill! Learned a few things here, thank you! I'd like to share some tips of my own: 1. A bottlebrush can wash multiple utensils at once and empowers larger hands to wash cups. Oxo Bottle Brush set is great, $5 at Ross. But most any bottlebrush will do for cups. 2. Instead of putting soap directly into the dishpan, consider using a small bowl (I use a 5" stainless) to hold the soap+water. Make just enough lather for the current load. This way the soap remains at the same dilution+ you don't have to put extra soap because of expected dilution. 3. Clean a blender and make excellent lather in two steps. 1. Rinse blender with water and run blender. Repeat but with desired amount of soap+water added. 4. It's best to soap+scrub as many dishes as possible, then rinse+rack them all at once. 5. Make sure the dishes will dry properly.. Any cavities will collect water, so some items may need to be flipped. 6. If you have to choose, store the CUPS above the dishrack because it's generally easier to stack plates than cups!

[@jennifergendler1614]

This is exactly the reason I clicked this thumbnail. Figured she’d know what she’s talking about!

[@valerietoton5509]

Same here! I saw her sweet face and just knew that I could learn something great from her!

[@mrsl5514]

@@manthonychavez Where do you put the dishes that are soaped up (if you are waiting to rinse a whole batch at once)? That's the issue I run into.

[@MA__]

@@manthonychavez tip #2 is where it's at! Trying this today!

[@howveyouben]

Young college newlywed college student here, just moved in with my wife whose apartment has no dishwasher. I knew the basic jist of dishes but this video SAVED MY LIFE. Thank you so much! My wife is going to really appreciate all the tips and tricks you showed me.

[@davisholman6518]

So sweet... best wishes for a long & happy marriage.👍

[@just-shipping-it]

Washing dishes by hand is my therapy. It is more enjoyable when you have a view into the great outdoors. And it’s amazing the plans you can make while letting your mind wander...and before you know it, the dishes are done and you are jotting down the notes from your self-brainstorming session.

[@justyna.1979]

Such beautifully said:-)

[@theblueheart3834]

Exactly

[@colinsoder]

It's weird, my wife likes washing the dishes also. I think it's a kind of therapy for her too. She does it every time we go to other people's houses. In the winter she likes to do it cuz of the warm water (she leaves the water on to rinse)

[@mccoyAB]

That’s deep🙏🏽

[@breannaneville4332]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this! And then I run to write down what I came up with before I forget 🤣

[@xenapaprika4555]

I am a helpless adult. Thank you for creating a channel that teaches me what I need to know without being condescending

[@lynnschmidt511]

Jill, very informative. I'm from a all girl family. 8 of us total, we learned so early to save water and food dishes safely and economically. Thank you for reassuring me that my dad was right!👍

[@crissiemartin135]

I do wet my sos pad. Then I put it in the freezer door. It doesn’t rust and lasts a long time

[@ruthlloyd1163]

Crissie Martin cool tip 😂👍

[@marisawatson6464]

My husband says I need to get a life if I will happily watch you wash dishes. Lol. Love you Jill!!!

[@jillcooper172]

That is too funny Marisa :) You could tell him you are furthering your education :) :)

[@uddercharmsfarm8159]

Geeeee I'm 47 and been hand washing for years. I learned something from this video!!!

[@cass2303]

I'm 39 and I didn't know you should wash the cutlery first. I did mugs first then cutlery.

[@crystalhowison6150]

I’m late to the party but I’m glad I found this video. I didn’t have a relationship with my grandparents (and hardly my parents as well) and I’m 21 now. Jill, you give me grandma vibes and I’m so thankful. Thank you for the great video!

[@destinylaurajo2645]

“Warsh” haha. Thank you for sharing this. My husband and I just bought our first home and we don’t have a dishwasher yet! My great grandmother raised me so I’m used to hand washing dishes but I never knew how to save water while doing so. Now that we pay the bills this definitely matters and comes in handy!

[@tamiz8895]

I love that, I used to have a coworker who said warsh and golly -I thought that was so cute and funny

[@Dream--hf7ud]

So funny underrated comment 🤣

[@normaortega4654]

Please keep these basic home economics How To videos! They are great!

[@annielemaster]

THANK YOU! MORE Jill cleaning videos! I know it seems like common knowledge, but A LOT of people don't know how to clean!

[@stephy8429]

Thank you Jill for making this video it was very helpful.When my daughter was young and in the Girl Scouts we took them on an overnight stay in a cabin she was the only girl who knew how to wash dishes by hand LOL

[@curban616]

I have two of those exact buckets from the hospital. I have one with lightly soapy water and the other with rinse water.. when I am done rinsing my dishes I pour that gallon of water into a recycled milk jug and water plants with it. I do lots and lot of cooking. I love doing dishes this way and my stainless steel sink looks brand new after 13 years!

[@tomdeschesne9391]

I have a pot that i use instead of a dish pan like you. I have fibromyalgia also and some times i dont get the dishes done right away. I can put the pot with soaking dishes on the stive and reheat my water. The suds will come right back! Its a great way to sterilize your silverware. Oh, my mom always boiled her dish towels and clothes. We lived on a farm and used special towels to strain our milk and such. Keep up the great work guys. Im loving it! Its nice knowing there are like minds out there.😉😊😁

[@amyt8475]

Great tips Jill. I Love how you always bring us back to good solid basics. There is a lot of things many people weren't taught how to do so its a great thing for you to share your knowledge. Blessings 💜

[@nobody845]

Thank you for this video, I am a single father of 3 and we have been livin' on a dime (not literally but I'm sure you know) for the past 4 years and your videos have shown me how to save quite a bit of money. thank you Jill :)

[@carolschristiancottage42477]

Would love to see a tour of your home and how you've "Decorated on a Dime". Always enjoy your videos, Jill. We need to see more of you. Blessings to you and yours.

[@janwhite5642]

Jill, this year I will be married to my husband for 49 years and I have never owned a dishwasher. I do dishes very much like you do right down to soaking the silver ware in a mason jar or a coffee mug or a glass. And I also use a hospital pan in my big sink. I will check into the smaller bottle of dish detergent. Now what I want to know, is what yarn do you use and also is that a pattern you made up?

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Simple video with so many don't understand today. Your dishpan in your sink brought back sweet memories of how my grandma always did dishes she only had a dishwasher two years out of her 93 years of life. We always had real dishes she set that pretty table and I loved washing dishes in her dish pan at Christmas time. Jill one question I have is where did you get your dish drain??? I have a fold up when I've been trying to use but it is so big and clunky and I love how small years seems to be it would actually fit under my sink. Thank you for sharing your life and encouraging others. I grew up with a single mom for a while and even when my mom remarried we lived on just simple food family time at the table and you ate what was there. I have walked most of my 39 years as a single mom some of that time married but my husband was off as I say in the wilderness. Keep sharing what you are people will make changes you're such an inspiration. There's a saying out of messes God makes a Ministry and you sure have one. God bless you Love the idea when you said wrap the rag around the knife because I stuck my hand inside a glass and it broke and had stitches.

[@jillcooper172]

Thank you so much. I got my dish drain at walmart but I have not decided if I like it or not. It is the perfect size and I can really stack a lot of dishes in it but it started rusting about a month after I got it. I have been trying to find a different small one but can't so until then I spray painted my old one red and it has been hanging in there still for about 4 mons now.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Jill Cooper that's frustrating when that happens. The one that is rusting I would take it back to the store because it shouldn't be doing that so fast. It's saddening that they don't make him with a better coating do you remember the old ones that had a rubber over them and they lasted forever. I think they were made by Rubbermaid but it was a rubber coating over the whole thing and it cushioned your dishes and everything they were amazing.

[@AnxiousTrap]

thank you for the tips, i went from having a dishwasher to not having one, and cleaning the kitchen was taking ages.. but i just need to learn better pre-curser habits to prevent me from slaving away over the sink scrubbing gunk off of dishes.

[@differentperspective4124]

Thank you, Jill! I learned some things I wish I’d known before now and I’ve washed a ton of dishes in my almost 68 years! Do you have instructions for your knitted dishcloths?

[@autumnspring6624]

Emy Keep Loving Life! Look it up on youtube! There are so many knitting & crochet tutorials and patterns for dish clothes, and scrubs.

[@auntiechris]

Reasons Why I Love This Video: 1) You say "warsh" just like my mom and gma, which instantly gives me the warm-fuzzies. 2) This is the first time I've been able to find someone else who's dealing with the single basin + plastic tub situation. 3) Everything here is common sense but you're way more patient than I am, so I'll just make my kids (who are totally old enough to already know this ferpetessake) watch this until they get sick of it and just do the dishes. What I Do Differently: Not much. I use a small plastic tub (like a shoe box) for silverware and cooking utensils. I fill that with hot soapy water and put it off to the side so that stuff can soak while I do all the other dishes. I have a regular wash tub like yours that I put in the sink for washing, and I leave the rest of the sink empty. I wash the items and put them in the empty part of the sink until they're done (or I run out of room) and then I rinse them all at once. Thanks for this!

[@valfletcher9285]

I think auto dishwashers are just great but my house was built in the mid 50's and the design is one where I just can not figure out where one would go. I resigned myself to hand washing a long time ago. It is part of my life - and I have been doing it on and off since I was 8 years old. I am now 58. :) I look at it as therapy now! Hugs to everybody! P.S. This is a SKILL needs to be taught. Wash in order. Prepper Princess has inspired me to use way way less soap.Prepper Princess sent me here too! Love this channel as well. Likeminded in Louisiana

[@deborahoneal-rohracker8618]

I'm glad to see someone wash dishes the same way I do. Thank you Jill.

[@michellecarty6943]

It absolutely blows my mind that people today don't know how to wash dishes. The basics always have to be taught. My kids are teens and washing dishes is something they are very skilled at. I generally start with glassware, cutlery, plates and then leave the dirtiest things till last. Great job! I really enjoyed your video, Jill.

[@renitameares3838]

More efficient and pre-rinsing not required. Just wash them immediately! I don’t even run a tub. Soap on a brush for each piece, wash/rinse under slow stream of very warm running water (as hot as your hands allow). I use less water than I would running a tub to wash and then rinse water. The large bottle of detergent lasts me about 1-1/2 years and each piece gets soap. I’m not creating a soapy tub of dirty water. Nothing dried on. No dishes in sink. I also put them in my dishwasher to drain, expensive drain but I rarely use the machine otherwise.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

The only thing I differ on is I always do glasses first. Then I do plates/bowls and then flatware. Always to pots and pans last, though. And, I make my own dish clothes as well, but I crochet them.

[@donnaw3084]

Thanks Jill, I always pick up ideas watching you. So glad that you are there.

[@jillcooper172]

Yes I use to do the glasses first but when I started soaking the silver in the mug of water I found that they were ready to wash right away and that way the glasses can soak then for a few seconds longer then while I am washing the silver which have already soaked. It doesn't make much difference. I go back and forth.

[@big.fan.of.justice5754]

MotherOfManyHorses What type of yarn do you use and what size crochet hook, please

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I use size 10 crochet thread. I can't check what size crochet hook just now because they are all packed for our move. But I use a steel hook that will give me a loose gauge.

[@cariemorgangraff4829]

Honey Hollow Homestead by any chance can you tell me the brand of crochet yarn to use. Or any other information about making crochet dishrags

[@heather8311984]

This video makes me so happy because I love the way Jill says “warsh”. I say it that way too and my son always kind of pokes fun of me but it just sounds right to me! This is a helpful video, I typically use a brush to wash my dishes but I may have to crochet some open weave rags. Thanks Jill!

[@imagelee]

I would rinse them MUCH more. Soap dishes have surfactants possibly be harmful if there is exposure on a continuous and long-term basis.

[@sparkdorable]

Agree. Maybe add a box with a water to rinsed 1 and then rinsed again in the running water. But this is great YT info. Although its already 5 years ago❤

[@april1019c]

I am 45 now, And this is how I grew up washing dishes. Except I do sometimes put a cap full of bleach in the dish tub water. I know, I know.... people hate that, but I do, especially for things I'm soaking.

[@jillcooper172]

Yes April I do too. If I make something using raw meat I will put 1-2 caps of bleach in my dish water or once a week I will just because it bleaches my sinks and counter tops for me so thanks for mentioning this

[@april1019c]

People have really came for me in the past for doing this, so I'm happy to hear I'm not alone in this.

[@lindarobinson5777]

Wash , rinse and sanitize, air dry. Bleach water kills germs a good sanitizer

[@thesaintmustwalkalone708]

Linda Robinson Make sure you do not use scented or splash less bleach... Those bleach, but do not sanitize. It must say it sanitizes. Most of the basic bleach just deodorizes and whitens. I learned that the hard way when bleaching my well.

[@hommedetowne4253]

I prefer hydrogen peroxide instead of bleach, less toxic but it's definitely antimicrobial

[@camillemichikogica]

This is a video every one should watch! I’m SO glad I came across this video today!!! Thank you SO Much!!! ☺️💖🙏🏻

[@LivingOnADime]

You are so welcome!

[@MommaSchmoozeReviews]

such a simple video but i really enjoy watching, simply living and saving $ is always very helpful!

[@MissouriPrepper64052]

Love the washpan idea i have one will start using one as well and i think the pump idea for the dish soap is right on

[@leonastreva4049]

I've always started with cups and glasses, less grease than anywhere else.

[@joypura8867]

Yes!

[@atdepaulis]

Right... I get annoyed when things are washed them are all greasy when dry

[@chrbx13]

@@joypura8867 let cutlery soakin bowls

[@donnaturnbull1190]

I do my dishes the same way, except I do dry them with a clean one use tea towel and then I put it to be washed. I have separate towels for hand drying. I love the videos that you are in Jill

[@chrbx13]

What do u mean by one use tea towel

[@ExcelsiorElectric]

Great video, one thing I would mention is how important it is to put the dishes upside down in the rack. Alot of people stack their dishes wrong and end up with pools of water in cups, and bowls.

[@clare076]

My mom makes awesome crocheted cotton wash cloths, I love them

[@deniseduggins8933]

You make the best home ec. Teacher!

[@lisamelton2702]

Jill I hope you do a video on your knitted dishcloth would love to see it

[@dee4174]

I'm so blessed to have been in the last cohort of middle school that had "Domesfic Science" classes. We learned how to wash up in the right order, how to use a washer and iron. We had a small living room set up which we kept clean and used when we invited the Headmaster to tea. I can still remember making scones with Jan and cream for him. We had to demonstrate our hosting skills and good manners.

[@dee4174]

Edited for spelling

[@chrbx13]

Wow that's so nice

[@grinning_owl]

I enjoyed your video very much. Here is my routine: I use a rubber spatula for removing food before rinsing the items in a dishpan of water. Using a spatula prevents food from clogging up the sink drain pipe. If I can't wash them right away, I place the rinsed items into the other side of the sink. I pour the rinse water onto our potted plants and outdoor shrubs. They love all that organic matter. I also use the sink spray gun for rinsing. It doesn't use any extra water and increases the power of the spray. It also allows me to use hotter water, since my hand doesn't touch the items. When it's time to wash, I use pretty much the same dishpan method as you. I use a 3x5 thin scrubber/cloth made of nylon fibers which I get from the Dollar Tree. They come 12 to a pack and each one lasts about 2 weeks. I think they're called Scrub Buddies. They are thin enough to fit under the lip of most plastic food storage containers which is always a hassle when food gets stuck in that track. When done washing and rinsing, I place a Lysol wipe in the dish water and let the scrubber/cloth soak in the solution for a few minutes. The germicides in the Lysol wipe mingles with the water and helps disinfect the scrubber/cloth and dishpan. After about 15 minutes, I empty the dishpan and use that same Lysol wipe to clean the sink and rubber sink mat. I rinse the mat in cool water, rather than hot, which prevents mildew buildup. I then dry the sink with a dish towel and replace the dirty towel with a clean one. Approximately how much water do you think you use when rinsing the dishes before you are ready to wash them? I use about the same amount as when washing.

[@grinning_owl]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah Since I leave the sink mat in the sink all the time, it mildews faster if it's sitting on top of water droplets. If I skip disinfecting the mat after the dishes are washed (which is what I used to do), the mildew spores will invite all their cousins and have a party under the mat. It's much harder, and sometimes impossible, to remove all of it later. I would end up buying new mats, which are not cheap. I suppose I could do away with the mats all together, but I can get clumsy sometimes when I'm washing breakables.

[@ramsfam9760]

Does rinsing that fast get all the soap out?

[@cristyferd]

Rams Fam that's what I notice too, she rinse to fast I doubt if all the soap residues were removed

[@ramsfam9760]

cristyferd I didn’t want to say something negative because they are so wonderful! But the OCD in me was like ahhhhhhh

[@cristyferd]

Rams Fam I'm also a subscriber and I love their vlogs, we are just curious 😊

[@jillcooper172]

I did rinse slightly more quickly on the video but not much more than usual. The thing is that I think you may have missed at the beginning where I said to use way less soap by putting it in a pump bottle. Part of the reason for that is not only to save money by not using as much soap but also to save time and energy rinsing and rinsing huge amounts of suds off of the dishes. There is less soap suds clinging to my dishes so I don't need to work as long and hard at rinsing. We use way too much laundry detergent, shampoo and all of those things so we have to rinse and rinse and rinse.

[@ramsfam9760]

Jill Cooper this makes sense! You’re so smart!

[@heidismith9667]

I'm have always hand wash my dishes. When I had a dishwasher a few times in my life I used it at drying rack lol. Hand washing is so easy!

[@peggytoz790]

I had never thought of using it for that. Thats a great idea especially when I have more dishes than my drying rack can hold and it makes the counter more organized and tidy.

[@galiagoze]

HI, JILL! I enjoyed the video and I also try hard to conserve water while washing up! My Dad was very strict about turning off the water between items. I did however feel you didn't thoroughly rinse the soap off the dishwear (unless this is just a basic idea you are conveying). Dawn dish soap is very toxic and needs a good rinsing before it goes near your mouth. Other than that, good video for beginners learning to live on their own for the first time!!

[@jacklee5722]

Maybe a part rinse is good enough and also a partial wash is good enough for the video. I think one needs to wash the whole dish (even under one's hand) besides rinse the whole dish.

[@valerielain3591]

Thank you Jill for the video. I have cut my hands so many times washing glasses. Without being nosy please do more videos like on organizing different rooms in your home. Thank you God Bless.

[@jillcooper172]

I would Valerie but I don't have the equipment here or even a smart phone to do them with. That is why we usually have to wait until T and M come back to visit. Maybe some day I will get a smart phone and can do more.

[@valerielain3591]

Jill Cooper Thank you.

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

Jill Cooper Yes...I would love more videos from you too;) So comforting!! And informative. Mrs.O

[@stitchengramie]

Jill, my mom taught me to do the dishes the same way that your are. Her mom taught her the same way. My mom will be 84 years old in June and I will be 64. I even taught my daughter the same way and my grand kids.

[@hollyo8669]

I too hand wash and drip dry 👍🌻

[@patmelton43]

In spite of the fact that I have done dishes now for years, I enjoyed the tips you offer. Thank you.

[@birgittabirgersdatter8082]

I have five dishwashers. If my kids don't wash the dishes, I don't cook dinner.

[@adventuresblissconnection4198]

Birgitta Birgersdatter exaaaaaaactly

[@angiemenapa]

😂😂😂

[@goddessb7134]

I can’t wait my daughter has one yr before she is gonna start helping me with dishes. Then when she is old enough dinner dishes will be her chore.

[@carriesheffield6024]

LoL! My mom always said that!! She never had a dishwasher other than her or us! And never wantwd one not even now! I had one with my 2nd child and loved it! But now I live in different house without one so I always say what My Mom did there are X# of dish washers here. Get it done!

[@codgersworkshop4647]

Awesome video!!! I have been hand washing dishes for 20 years and I still learned a lot. Jill you are a genius!!

[@salvatorem1959]

Thank you . Very thorough explanation. Much appreciated. I learned a few tricks and the system I use is in the neighborhood of yours. Lol Happy Holidays

[@terrilowe3530]

Really liked this one! I am doing my dishes by hand more than dishwasher these days. And, hey, it told me why my glasses would sometimes taste soapy. I have changed my strategy and actually pop them in a plastic dish pan after washing, then drain the soapy water and then do a rinse of each item. (My second sink has a broken disposal so I can't let water flow through it.)

[@traceyzvirblis4909]

Jill another little tip I do, is I have a cheap $1 plastic spray bottle under my kitchen sink with a solution of 3 parts water, a small squirt of hand dishwashing soap & 1 part white vinegar. I use this when cleaning my bench tops down at the end of cleaning my dishes, on my cupboard fronts if they need a touch up & if I have a particularly dirty or greasy dish/pot/cup/mug I spray a few sprays on them prior to hand washing or popping in the dishwasher. It helps prevent any dried on build up. Thanks for a great video. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺

[@chrbx13]

I do the same!

[@GrandmasGardenofHope]

Excellent teaching! 🙂. The only thing we did different was to start with the glasses, then the silverware. I make my own scrubbies from acrylic yarn and will change to a lighter weight yarn per your experience with your cotton cloth. I like to use the cheap washcloths from Dollar General because they are lighter weight but will make those now too from string instead of those balls of yarn sold for this purpose because...yes...they're too thick. Sometimes I wash a lot of things then rinse as we have a point of use water heater and I like to rinse in very hot water. That just works better for my situation. Otherwise I do it the same....start with a small amount of soapy water etc.

[@pmadrill1]

Norwex products has a open weave dish cloth. I love it for the very reasons you stated.

[@cruiser122s.d.8]

That is exactly how I do dishes!!! I really learn a lot from you, Mike, and Tawra!!! Thank you for all the help and tips that you give us. ❤️

[@karennesbitt9655]

I just recently learned to put about 1/8th of a cup of dish soap in a spray bottle and then fill with water and then spray my dishes with the bottle and wash the dish. It works great. Uses a lot less water and soap. Then rinse and let dry!

[@chrbx13]

How much water to soap?

[@karennesbitt9655]

@@chrbx13 an 1/8th of a cup of soap and then fill an old windex bottle

[@chrbx13]

@@karennesbitt9655 thanks!!!

[@RainbowSprnklz]

thank you, im at college and its my first time with out a dishwasher. washing dishes was never a daily chore in my house so i never learned how to do a whole load of dishes by hand. im kind of a germophobe, and i NEVER feel like dishes i wash by hand are truly clean because sponges gross me out and i always find grease spots on everything. so i always feel like even though i work so hard, my dishes come out slightly dirty and i never want to use them. for perspective on where im at, heres what this video taught me: 1. i need to get a dishrag like that so i can wash it when it gets too dirty and not have to buy a million sponges because im obsessing about all the germs in them (i never knew thats what those tiny hand towels were for) 2. i understand the wash/rinse system so much better. that little bucket for washing is exactly what i need, i can change the water a few times and not feel wasteful 3. do the silverware first and the cookware last to avoid spreading the grease and gross water 4. i was doing dishes in the most tedious way possible i appreciate you being kind in this video, i always felt so stupid and was afraid to ask people, but you described everything without being condescending. much love

[@christinearrand8208]

Been handwashin dishes since I was little and have ALWAYS used these methods. Grew up in a large family (13kids) havnt thought about the reasons/ method in yrs it's just a habit. This vid is definitely getting bookmarked to forward to my my newly adulted /living on their own/always trying to save a penny/ friends and family that weren't "taught" how to do it. **It's one thing to be told "na just do it this other way" an something else to be shown how much be water you waste. Part of me wants to set up a grey water sink and film 2 people side by side and compare how much water waste there is..

[@queencupcake09]

Yes! Soaking my spoons in a cup and rinsing my dishes off completely BEFORE the food drys will definitely be something I will try to do more often. I just really dislike doing dishes 😩

[@peggywillingham7469]

I make those dish rag out of scrubby yarn its a poppy weave and it is great for scrubbing dishes I can use them on pots and pans.I really like your washing routine.

[@Erlrantandrage]

You say wash like my grandma did with an r sound! Thank you for this video, so helpful! I've been washing dishes by hand for several years now but I haven't been doing it efficiently.

[@karynmcevoy]

this was awesome. have had a dishwasher all my life. with a simple dish bucket and cloth everything is sparkling clean.

[@wordsfromtheheart-bethsumm6897]

This is decadent. I am now 72 years old and have NEVER even seen a dishwasher let alone used one! I live in the UK where most of us have always washed dishes by hand!

[@skidelrymar]

hi jill, loved your idea of using a knife to clean a deep mug. i use a fork instead so the scotch get sticked

[@julieweaver3456]

I loved and learned something new concerning your video on washing dishes. I would like more videos from you... Very easy to follow. Thanks!

[@conniediaz6456]

I was looking for a more affordable way to wash dishes. Thank you so much!

[@lydiahiott6164]

Instructions than are needed but taken for granted❣️

[@nikkimiller8418]

Thank you so much My dishwasher just doesn’t do it anymore and this helped SO MUCH

[@carlacunningham4006]

Jill, I have to disagree slightly with your order of doing the dishes. I actually had a question on a test in my HomeEc class in 1965 and I missed it because I said, just as you said, that the silverware should be first and reasoned because you put it into your mouth, just like you said. However, the correct answer ( on the test) was the glassware because it also goes to your mouth and glassware will 'spot' and needs the cleanest and hottest water. I do put my silverware into the dishpan with the soap first, which has been soaking in a container of water, but I still wash the glassware first. I am watching this video in August of 2021 and it is so amusing that you and I have so many similar washing techniques. I even have the same 'hospital' dishpan only mine is pink!

[@yoonejune]

I have the pink one too.

[@pjl2963]

Great job, Jill! At 57 years old, I had never been told to wash the silver first, lol! I always start with tupperware, then work up to the most greasy item. Also, I love your dish rag. Would you be willing to share the pattern? Including needle size and yarn weight? You mentioned it was very thin? I make them out of 100% cotton yarn, like "Peaches and Cream," etc. But I would like a more light weight cloth. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and tips, Jill...always appreciated. Love you

[@jillcooper172]

Will try to do a short video on it Pamela but it is easy. No pattern. I just do rows of knit stitch on a #10 or so needle (what ever I happen to have in my sewing basket) and make a square until I get the size I want. If when I start the holes are not big enough I tear it out and get a bigger needle. I know "Peaches and cream" and that is slightly thicker that I like. Will try to explain more on the video

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

Jill Cooper I would love a video on that too! God bless Mrs.O

[@pjl2963]

Oh, thank you, Jill! I would love to see a video on it! I was using a #8 needle...I'll try a #10 this time! Also, do your edges "curl" when you just do straight knitting, or do you begin each row with a couple of knit stitches? Thank you for being so willing to help

[@Jesusiskingofkingslordoflords7]

Jill please keep your rags a secret and sell them. Theres no reason not to. See these young people slend 24 dollars a day on fast food. Its the honest truth. They can afford to pay you for an invention thats revolutionary. So contact as seen on tv please. After you patent that formula for those antimicrobial rags. Everyone is dying to have these money or not. If we can buy mcdoubles every day we can buy these rags.

[@manthonychavez]

I like to have tupperware on the bottom because it is less hard than a porcelain/stainless sink and reduces the chance of a plate breaking

[@christinegrosse9790]

Thanks Jill! Just like my mom when she washed her dishes! I love and miss her. I love your video's!

[@marciagratz144]

I knit my own dish cloths also. Lots of people love them!

[@annapower1833]

Really enjoy videos with Jill. To the point and clear! Keep these videos coming!

[@shirlc]

Love you Jill. Can’t wait for a video on the dish rag, also a house tour would be lovely. Thank you.

[@patwagner9308]

I hand wash same way. I now have a dishwasher. ..after 22 yrs.without...standing to wash dishes hurts my back ...so I got a dishwasher...but it only uses 4 gal. I agree w/ you about hand-washing...it's sensible way to do it.

[@margaretharold7823]

That's how I wash my dishes. Thank you Jill.

[@carolinebullock6434]

The dish rag is brilliant-just imagine how many sponges you'd save! Great for cutting down on waste too.

[@MA__]

I wanted to find the perfect video to inspire me to do my pile of dishes. I clicked on like three of them before finding yours and yours is the one. Very nice basics and helpful comments from others as well.

[@Lashlove16]

Great tips I use a toothbrush to clean things such as the handles of pots , cheese grater , strainer etc I guess my dish washing eats are all wrong I always wash dishes as I cook I rinse and soak the dishes for a few min as put things away after eating I then scrub and let the pots and pans then plates , then cups , then utensils. I rinse utensils, cups ,plates , pans and pots

[@leftblank6036]

My mum doesn’t rinse off the soap and leaves all the washing up to dry it’s self . I’ve always thought it’s best to rinse because maybe over a long period of time you will be consuming the soap and could be a cancer risk . I don’t know if this is true but why take the risk ?

[@leed3796]

I'm 41 and I've never had a dishwasher. I do dishes the way you do (the way my grandmother taught me) and I think this is way easier and faster.

[@jackiebiggs8159]

Thank you I will be watching for the video also I ordered some of those Golden fleece cloths from chore boy thank you for all y’all do

[@michelleflo3527]

Thank you Jill for sharing your knowledge! You are an amazing lady!! God Bless You!

[@unicornsex26]

I would love a tutorial on how to make that wash rag! That's a real money saver cause sponges are so expensive and start to stink and turn gross real quick

[@nancykraus5127]

I am with you. Sponges get nasty so fast. I use one of those green scrubbies. I usually cut one in half and use it until it is soft and see through. I have found old style washcloths to be too big.

[@lipshamorrissey4636]

@@nancykraus5127 If you rinse the sponges or whatever dish cloth in cold water when finished, and microwave it wet for 2 minutes a couple times a week, it'll never get funky.

[@DJN881]

I throw them in the washing machine regularly.

[@chrbx13]

@@lipshamorrissey4636 how wet should the sponges be

[@lipshamorrissey4636]

@@chrbx13 Saturated for the microwave and squeezed as dry as possible after cold rinsing.

[@winterzealot]

Thank you so much for all the helpful tips. I'll remember this video for a long time. ❤

[@geneg3776]

Great video. Alot of videos suggest to wash the dishes as you go. I don't want to be washing 6 times a day. I love the rinsing and soaking idea. Great idea as then I can just wash them once at the end of the day. Also I use to wash my eating utensils last as they are at the bottom of the sink but instead yes I should wash them first with the cleaner water. Cheers!! Excellent video!! Glad i watched it.

[@denisemartinez7576]

home economics was a life saver for me. it taught so much and I taught my momma a few trick's too. I also use the hospital pans lol they work great and it's paid for when in hospital..it helps save on the hospital waste as well. ty good video for those who don't know how to wash dishes.

[@denisemartinez7576]

oh I get these amazing dish clothes when we go to Mexico and always buy a case. they really hold the dish soap, and are pretty durable. wish we could get them here.

[@denisemartinez7576]

+denise martinez also don't forget to recycle water. water your non edible plants or lawn with it.

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I love watching your videos, Jill! You have so many great ideas. Keep the Nan videos coming!

[@felixscholz]

Thanks so much for this video, Jill. I absolutely love your solo tutorials on how to deal with household tasks. I hope there are more coming. All the best to you from Germany

[@prudencezappa8598]

I learned this process from grandma...perfection

[@prairieflower427]

Hi Jill, Great tips. I like the idea of putting silverware in a glass to soak. Thanks. And I will be looking for one of those containers. Tawra should have you do an ASMR washing dishes video just like this one with NO talking. Did you ever see those ASMR dish washing videos. Some people on them DO not know how to wash dishes correctly.

[@jillcooper172]

Hi Bea no I haven't seen any of those videos

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

What is ASMR?

[@prairieflower427]

If you type in ASMR on YOU TUBE you come up with videos where people are just making everyday noises and most have no talking. It's suppose to be relaxing. Some people just do their dishes or other cleaning. I know, Dumb, right?

[@demonaicunicorn]

@@prairieflower427 ASMR is a form of using so called white noise to relax usually to help unwind for a goodnight sleep

[@thaisking2485]

Thank you, I so glad that I'm washing correctly. I think you could knit some of those wash cloth and sell them. I have 2 that my mom knitted, they work great.

[@tylerurian]

Yooo that holy rag trick with the forks 🤯👏👏👏 watching this to learn how to save soap and water. Thanks for making this video! One love 🙏

[@gwenhammett9349]

I never thought about there ever needing to be a video on washing dishes- who knew?! I forget that not everyone's mama teaches these things.

[@nancykraus5127]

These days not everyone's Mom is at home. They are working. It has made a huge difference in how much basic knowledge of life our kids are getting.

[@nancykraus5127]

Growing up we had linin tea towels for drying dishes. They only got used when there was a large amount of dishes like holidays. With 6 kids, 2 parents and then all the relatives big family holiday dinners would have too many dishes to leave them all to airdry. Mom had a stack of linin tea towels in a drawer just for drying dishes during these times.

[@mango99]

This was so helpful! Doing the dishes is my least favorite chore but I think doing this will make it more tolerable now

[@jovitacastillo6957]

I love your saving water technique! Thank you.