Is leaving your dishes in soapy water actually helping?
Learn how to soak dishes the right way to remove stuck-on food.
But does soaking dirty plates and bowls actually make dishwashing easier?
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Or is it just a way to push off ahousehold chore?
Should You Soak Your Dishes?
This reduces the likelihood of scratching your pots and pans.
According to Vuong, extended soaking in hot water can negatively affect the glaze and finish of delicate dishes.
Another important factor to consider before leaving dishes to soak is time.
Soaking time will depend on the dish’s soil level and the jot down of food that is stuck.
Heavily-Soiled Dishes
Like lightly soiled dishes, begin by scraping loose food from the dish.
For stuck-on foods, use a plastic food scraper instead of a sponge.
Once you’re finished scraping, soak the dish in hot,soapy waterfor 30 minutes to an hour.
Vuong says certain dishes may require soaking overnight.
