15 Minute Challenges: The Kitchen Sink

Is your Terrible Awful clutter secret is a constant pile of dishes in your sink spilling over onto your counters.  It’s time to admit your fear of loading the dishwasher properly. Here’s how to do it so the Dishwasher Police won’t find you.

 

DECLUTTER YOUR KITCHEN SINK

 

  • Prep by gathering cup of tea/coffee or favorite beverage and turning on your favorite music.
  • Set Timer.
  • LOAD your dishwasher properly
    • Pre-rinse off large amounts of food (The newest dishwashers say they do a better job if you don’t scrape or rinse.)
    • Load bottom rack first
      • Cookie sheets/pots/pans around outside, then large plates inside of those & finish with small bowls in middle
    • Load top rack last
      • Cups between prongs
      • Plastic items
      • Don’t stack items
  • CYCLE
    • HEAVY ...