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  2. 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.

  3. 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 ...

  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. 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 ...

  6. 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 Originally made from natural sea sponges, they are most commonly made from synthetic materials today.

  7. Finger bowl - Wikipedia

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    Finger bowl. A finger bowl is a bowl of water that dinner guests use for rinsing their fingers. In a formal meal, the finger bowl is brought to the table at the time of the dessert course of the meal, and guests set it aside for use after the last course, just before leaving the table. In less formal service, the finger bowl may be presented ...

  8. 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

  9. Phosphates in detergent - Wikipedia

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    Phosphates in detergent refers to the use of phosphates as an ingredient in a detergent product. The advantage of using phosphates in a consumer laundry detergent or dishwashing detergent is that they make detergents more efficient by chelating calcium and magnesium ions. [1] The disadvantage of using phosphates is that they remain in ...