“You’re not scrubbing enough!” “You’re using too much water!” “You should make it more soapy.” “Why don’t you clean the glasses first instead of the plates?”
We’ve all, at one point of another have been victims, or even accusers of “different method” dishwashing. Everyone has their own way of washing their dishes, and we get that. Some even spaz out, telling others to stop what they’re doing and move out the way, declaring how they ultimately need to wash them instead of the other person before they suffer watching another cringe-worthy session of “wrong” dishwashing. The others just (somehow) keep it to themselves; although there’s probably a 99% chance they're going crazy on the inside.
If you haven’t already noticed my love for all sorts of (weird) lists; here is the one where I list some of the different types of dishwashers and their methods I’ve noticed they tend to revere.
1. The “First Come, First Serve"
These are the typical people in general who wash dishes in no particular order or way, just to get the job done. Whatever they see first, they wash first. Nothing more.
2. The “Soap All First and Wash Last”
Pretty much self-explanatory, these are the ones who like to soap each dish first, putting them to the side; then washing them all at the same time once the “soaping” session is done. Conflict usually arises with these guys and the “Clean Each Individually” washers.
3. The Water Conservationist
Also self-explanatory, the water conservationist dish washers are not ones to mess with. Take caution if you decide to help these ones with their chore. They’re usually the ones who brush everyone to the side. They feel better if they do all the dish cleaning themselves–hey, someone has got to help mother earth! Am I right? They never leave the water running. Let me repeat that, they NEVER leave the water running!
Some ways they make an effort to save water while tackling this chore are:
- Turning the faucet off as they begin soaping
- Filling one of the dishes (bowl shaped) with water and soap to use–rather than constantly using the faucet
4. The Organizers/“Precise Planner”
The Organizers or “Precise Planners” usually have their own methods when it comes to organization.
Some ways involve:
- Separating each dish by kind before starting (plates, bowls, utensils, etc.)
- Cleaning each dish by kind in order
- Placing all utensils in a bowl, leaving them in hot soapy water
On the topic of washing dishes, listening to music tends to lighten the load and make the chore a little more fun. Here's my monthly Spotify playlist!