How to Wash Dishes
Materials Needed:
- Dirty dishes
- Dish soap
- Sponge or scrub brush
- Dish rack or towel
Steps:
- Scrape: Scrape any leftover food scraps into the trash or compost.
- Pre-rinse: Rinse dishes under running water to remove any loose food particles.
- Fill sink: Fill one side of the sink with hot, soapy water.
- Soak: Place heavily soiled dishes in the soapy water to soak.
- Wash: Use a sponge or scrub brush to wash dishes, starting with the least dirty items and working your way up.
- Rinse: Rinse dishes thoroughly with clean water to remove soap residue.
- Dry: Either air dry dishes on a dish rack or dry them with a clean towel.
Multiple Choice Test:
1. What should you do with leftover food scraps before washing dishes?
a) Leave them on the dishes
b) Scrape them into the sink
c) Put them in the dishwasher
d) Throw them in the trash or compost
2. How should you rinse dishes before washing them?
a) With cold water
b) With hot, soapy water
c) Under running water to remove loose food particles
d) Skip rinsing altogether
3. What should you fill one side of the sink with?
a) Cold water
b) Hot, soapy water
c) Dish detergent
d) Vinegar solution
4. What step should you take after soaking heavily soiled dishes?
a) Dry them immediately
b) Scrub them vigorously
c) Rinse them in cold water
d) Wash them with soap
5. When washing dishes, what items should you start with?
a) The most heavily soiled items
b) The cleanest items
c) The silverware
d) The glasses and cups
Answer Key:
- d) Throw them in the trash or compost
- c) Under running water to remove loose food particles
- b) Hot, soapy water
- d) Wash them with soap
- b) The cleanest items
