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  2. Dishwashing - Wikipedia

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    Dishwashing. Dishwashing, washing the dishes, doing the dishes, or (in Great Britain) washing up, is the process of cleaning cooking utensils, dishes, cutlery and other food-soiled items to promote hygiene and health by preventing foodborne illness. [1] This is either achieved by hand in a sink or tub using dishwashing detergent, or by using a ...

  3. Dishwashing liquid - Wikipedia

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    Dishwashing liquid (washing-up liquid in British English), also known as dishwashing soap, dish detergent, and dish soap, is a detergent used in dishwashing. Dishwashing detergent for dishwashers comes in various forms such as cartridges, gels, liquids, packs, powder, and tablets. [1] It is usually a highly- foamy mixture of surfactants with ...

  4. Scullery - Wikipedia

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    The scullery of Brodick Castle. A scullery is a room in a house, traditionally used for washing up dishes and laundering clothes, or as an overflow kitchen.Tasks performed in the scullery include cleaning dishes and cooking utensils (or storing them), occasional kitchen work, ironing, boiling water for cooking or bathing, and soaking and washing clothes.

  5. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle - Wikipedia

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    Hates washing dishes (Mary Lou), hates making beds (Kitty) Makes both tasks a fun game and a race Bobby Wheeling, Dicky Williams, Max The Won't-Pick-Up-Toys Cure Hubert Prentiss Will not pick up his toys Left alone with his toys until he is unable to leave his room when Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle leads a parade past his house

  6. Dishwasher - Wikipedia

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    A dishwasher containing clean dishes. A dishwasher is a machine that is used to clean dishware, cookware, and cutlery automatically. Unlike manual dishwashing, which relies on physical scrubbing to remove soiling, the mechanical dishwasher cleans by spraying hot water, typically between 45 and 75 °C (110 and 170 °F), at the dishes, with lower temperatures of water used for delicate items.

  7. Sponge (tool) - Wikipedia

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    Animal fiber sponge: A Greek natural sponge. A sponge (/ ˈspʌndʒ / SPUNJ) is a cleaning aid made of soft, porous material. Typically used for cleaning impervious surfaces, sponges are especially good at absorbing water and water-based solutions. Originally made from natural sea sponges, they are most commonly made from synthetic materials today.

  8. Joy (dishwashing liquid) - Wikipedia

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    Joy is designed for use in the hand washing of dishes, not automatic dishwashers, and as such also contains emollients designed to protect the user's hands from drying out. Available in both "ultra" (concentrated) and "non-ultra" (regular) strengths, Joy remains one of the most recognizable dish brands in North America, with a loyal customer ...

  9. Dishwasher detergent - Wikipedia

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    Uses. When using a dishwasher, the user must select a special detergent for its use. [1] All detergents are designed for use after the user scrapes leftover food from the dishes before washing. [2] To function, the user places dishes in the dishwasher in such fashion that the surface of all dishes is open to the flow of water.